At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.
Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.
Join a growing commercial banking team as a Relationship Manager, where you'll manage and expand a portfolio of commercial relationships across the North Central Wisconsin market. In this role, you'll drive business growth, deepen client relationships, and collaborate with internal partners to deliver comprehensive financial solutions while maintaining strong credit and risk management standards.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and grow a portfolio of commercial banking relationships by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.
- Drive loan and deposit growth through proactive business development, client outreach, and relationship-building within the local market.
- Partner with internal specialists to deliver a broad range of banking solutions, including treasury management, capital markets, private banking, wealth management, and other commercial services.
- Analyze financial information and collaborate with credit partners to evaluate lending opportunities and recommend appropriate financing structures.
- Guide clients on business and banking matters by providing insights on market trends, industry conditions, and financial strategies.
- Present credit opportunities and participate in the loan approval process, recommending sound and effective deal structures.
- Manage portfolio administration and relationship risk in accordance with established credit policies, regulatory requirements, and business strategies.
- Build community connections through participation in business and community organizations, while generating referral opportunities and enhancing the bank's presence in the market.
Education & Experience
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.
- Demonstrated business development and credit analysis skills.
- Knowledge of commercial banking products and services, including non-lending solutions.
- Proven success managing client relationships and growing business portfolios.
- Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable, by the start date.
Preferred
- 7+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.
- Experience working with larger commercial clients and complex commercial lending relationships.
- Established commercial banking business development experience and a strong reputation within the local market.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on commercial clients and communities across North Central Wisconsin. You'll work closely with experienced banking professionals, build lasting client relationships, and play a key role in growing market presence and commercial banking success. The position provides ownership of relationship development while partnering across multiple areas of the bank to deliver comprehensive solutions.
Apply today to make an impact.
We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.
In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.
- Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
- Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
- Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
- Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.
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Artificial Intelligence Statement
To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.
AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.
Compliance Statement
Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.
Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.
Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.
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Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.
The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.
$87,570.00 - $150,120.00 per year