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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.
Associated Bank is seeking a Personal Trust Manager to lead and grow the Personal Trust business in the Fox Valley by driving client relationships, team performance, and strategic initiatives. This role plays a critical part in expanding market share, enhancing client retention, and ensuring compliance excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of Wealth Management while making a meaningful impact in the community.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and manage the Personal Trust team, setting goals, coaching performance, and developing talent.
- Drive business development by cultivating client relationships and expanding new business opportunities.
- Oversee administration of high-value Personal Trust accounts, ensuring exceptional client service and compliance.
- Partner across business lines to identify client needs and deliver comprehensive financial solutions.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and strategies to improve profitability and operational effectiveness.
- Manage departmental budget, monitor performance, and optimize resource allocation.
- Represent the Personal Trust line of business in leadership committees and strategic initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships with key internal partners and external centers of influence.
Education & Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of Personal Trust, Estate & Probate experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience in financial services or investment management
- 7+ years of personal financial planning experience
- Ability to travel locally and reliable transportation
Preferred:
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation
- CTFA (Certified Trust and Financial Advisor) designation
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Associated Bank, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values growth, leadership, and community impact. We invest in your development while empowering you to make strategic decisions and build lasting client relationships. 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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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.
$167,930.00 - $287,880.00 per year