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.
As a Banking Market Leader, you will oversee Commercial, Private, and Retail Banking functions while shaping market strategy and driving sustainable growth. This role plays a critical leadership position in expanding relationships, strengthening community presence, and delivering strong financial performance across the market. You’ll have the opportunity to build teams, grow the business, and make a measurable impact in the communities we serve.
What you'll do:
- Lead Commercial, Private, and Retail Banking teams, including marketing, operations, and personnel activities.
- Drive market-level strategies aligned with Associated Bank’s growth, profitability, and performance objectives.
- Expand the customer base by building a strong business development process and deepening client relationships.
- Grow fee-based revenue through brokerage, trust, and investment referrals.
- Represent Associated Bank in key business, civic, and charitable organizations to strengthen community presence.
- Develop high-performing teams through hiring, coaching, performance management, and compensation administration.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of customer service and business development experience in financial services
- 4+ years of leadership experience
Preferred
- 2+ years commercial banking experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Associated Bank, you’ll work in a collaborative, community-focused culture with a strong commitment to growth and leadership development. You’ll have the autonomy to lead strategically while making a direct impact on colleagues, customers, and communities. 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.
Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
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.
Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.
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.
$174,160.00 - $298,560.00 per year