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Elevate your career with Alerus.

Join a team dedicated to empowering clients, communities, and your future.

At Alerus, we’re driven by purpose and powered by performance. Every team member plays a vital role in helping clients achieve their financial goals. We’re a growing company with a strong foundation and a forward-looking mindset. With more than a century of experience and the momentum of a publicly traded company, Alerus is built for what’s next. We blend proven strength with a relentless drive to improve – evolving how we serve clients, grow careers, and lead in our industry. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, integrity, and excellence. We invest in top talent through meaningful work, development, and opportunities to grow.

Our Core Values

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Passion for Excellence
Act with accountability and urgency to best serve clients and achieve exceptional results.

Do the Right Thing
Lead with integrity and provide valued advice and guidance.

Success is Never Final
Embrace opportunities to adapt and grow with our industry and our clients.

One Alerus
Work together to provide purpose-driven products and services for our clients.

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Benefits that support your whole life.

Your success is our success. That’s why we provide competitive benefits designed to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family. We are proud to be an employer of choice.

  • Competitive salary, bonus, and incentive packages
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Company administered 401(k) w/investment options
  • 10 company-paid holidays
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Financial wellness tools, products/services discounts
  • Generous flexible time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development, continued learning opportunities
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Employee donation match program

 

Kari Vien
“I love being part of the Alerus team. When you have the opportunity to work with people who share your values, it feels like you’re with family.”

Kari Vien

Senior Wealth Advisor

Kelsey Moore
“Joining Alerus has been one of the most energizing moves in my career. The culture here is built on collaboration, transparency, and a shared commitment to client success. It’s not ‘every person for themselves’—it’s ‘we’re in this together.’ I’ve been empowered to lead with purpose, drive meaningful change, and build something lasting alongside a team that truly cares.”

Kelsey Moore

Director, Account Management

Erin Shelnutt
“I feel valued and supported in my role, knowing the work I do helps our customers achieve financial security. I choose to stay at Alerus because our strong culture, guided by the EOS methodology and core values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration, gives me purpose and a true sense of belonging.”

Erin Shellnut

SVP, Service and Operations

Adam Denny
“Alerus has provided me with the opportunity to grow my skill set and improve my leadership qualities. The various development opportunities here have been extremely beneficial to my career.”

Adam Denny

Director of Information Technology Business Solutions

Karen Westerberg
“Working at Alerus means collaborating with amazing colleagues across departments to deliver the best for our clients every day.”

Karen Westerberg

Senior Relationship Banker

Awards and Recognition

Bob 2025 Logo Winner

Best of Business

Twin Cities Business
2025

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Reader Rankings

Finance & Commerce
2024, 2025

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Best Places to Work

Prairie Business
2024, 2025

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Best Bank

Grand Forks Herald
2025