Bank Officer – Lending, Compliance & Community Banking

Minimum Education Required

A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, agricultural business, or a related field is preferred

Expected Start Date

10/15/2026

Compensation

$ / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Bank Officer – Lending, Compliance & Community Banking

1st Security Bank of Deer Lodge – Deer Lodge, Montana

Full-Time | On-Site

About the Position - Pay information not provided

1st Security Bank of Deer Lodge is a locally owned community bank seeking an experienced, community-minded Bank Officer to join our team.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to be an integral part of a small-town community bank and have a meaningful role in both the bank and the community it serves. The position is intentionally broad and may involve lending, regulatory compliance, bank operations, customer relationships, and general bank management.

We are looking for someone who wants to live in our community, become genuinely involved in the community, and build long-term relationships with our customers, businesses, agricultural producers, civic organizations, and local leaders.

This is not a position for someone looking to simply work in town and go home at the end of the day. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the town.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities will vary based on experience and strengths, but may include:

Compliance & Risk Management

• Assist with the bank's regulatory compliance program.

• Help ensure compliance with applicable banking laws, regulations, and internal policies.

• Assist with BSA/AML, OFAC, consumer compliance, and other regulatory requirements.

• Participate in audits, examinations, policy development, and corrective-action processes.

• Maintain strong attention to detail and documentation.

Lending

• Develop and manage commercial, agricultural, real estate, and consumer loans.

• Meet with borrowers, evaluate credit requests, analyze financial statements and tax returns, and make sound lending recommendations.

• Monitor existing loans and maintain strong borrower relationships.

• Participate in loan committee and credit administration activities.

• Develop new lending and deposit relationships within the community.

Bank Management & Operations

• Participate in the day-to-day management of a small community bank.

• Work closely with bank leadership and employees across departments.

• Help identify operational improvements and solve problems as they arise.

• Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, policies, procedures, and other management responsibilities.

• Provide leadership and support to bank employees.

• Represent the bank professionally with customers, businesses, community organizations, and regulators.

Community Involvement Is Important

The successful candidate will be expected to live in Deer Lodge, Montana and become actively involved in the community.

We are looking for someone who enjoys knowing their neighbors, supporting local businesses, attending community events, volunteering, and developing relationships throughout the community.

The ideal candidate will naturally become a visible and trusted representative of the bank - someone who understands that community banking is about relationships and that those relationships extend well beyond the Bank's front door.

What We're Looking For

• Strong financial and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Sound judgment and the ability to make thoughtful, independent decisions.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work effectively in a small-team environment where employees wear multiple hats.

• A genuine interest in serving customers and the local community.

• Willingness and ability to live in Deer Lodge and become actively involved in the community.

A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, agricultural business, or a related field is preferred.

Why Join Us?

At 1st Security Bank of Deer Lodge, you won't feel stuck in the bureaucracy of a large organization. You will have the opportunity to make decisions, build relationships, solve problems, and directly influence the success of a locally owned community bank.

This position offers the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of banking and take on increasing responsibility based on your experience, interests, and abilities.

If you are looking for a career where your work matters, your relationships matter, and your community matters, we would like to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your banking experience, your interest in community banking, and your connection to or interest in becoming part of the Deer Lodge community.

1st Security Bank of Deer Lodge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1

Job Type

Full Time

Application Email

[email protected]