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 Associated Bank as a Portfolio Manager and play a key role in managing and growing a diverse commercial banking portfolio. You'll partner with Relationship Managers to deliver sound credit solutions, strengthen client relationships, and identify opportunities that help businesses succeed. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your commercial banking expertise while building meaningful client partnerships and advancing your career.
Key Accountabilities
Manage a portfolio of commercial banking relationships while ensuring compliance with credit policies, regulatory requirements, and risk standards.
Analyze financial statements and credit requests to evaluate risk, recommend loan structures, and support sound lending decisions.
Partner with Relationship Managers to strengthen client relationships, deliver exceptional service, and support portfolio growth.
Monitor portfolio performance, loan repayment activity, and client financial health to proactively manage credit quality.
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through referrals for treasury management, private banking, capital markets, and other banking solutions.
Coordinate loan renewals, due diligence, and credit documentation by working closely with clients, credit teams, and internal business partners.
Support new business development through financial analysis, opportunity assessments, and participation in the loan approval process.
Represent Associated Bank by participating in community and business organizations to build relationships and strengthen 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 experience in Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Specialized Banking, or Credit Approval.
5+ years of experience underwriting and managing complex commercial credit relationships.
Valid driver's license (where applicable) and reliable transportation.
Preferred
2+ years of sales or business development experience.
2+ years of formal commercial credit training.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Associated Bank, you'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values relationship building, continuous learning, and professional growth. You'll have opportunities to expand your expertise, make a meaningful impact on clients and communities, and build a rewarding career with a trusted financial institution. 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.
$72,100.00 - $123,600.00 per year