Portfolio Manager - VP - job 1 of 2

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 Portfolio Manager, you will manage and grow a portfolio of commercial relationships while ensuring strong credit quality and risk management. You’ll analyze complex financial data, support relationship growth, and identify opportunities to expand client solutions. This role offers meaningful exposure to senior leaders, diverse clients, and long-term career growth within Associated Bank.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and monitor a portfolio of commercial relationships to ensure credit quality, compliance, and performance.

• Analyze financial statements and loan requests to recommend sound credit structures aligned with policy.

• Partner with Relationship Managers to deepen client relationships and support retention and growth.

• Identify and refer cross-sell opportunities across deposits, treasury, capital markets, and specialty services.

• Oversee renewals, credit reviews, and ongoing risk monitoring, taking action as needed.

• Collaborate with credit, operations, and internal partners to deliver timely, high-quality client solutions.

• Participate in loan approval presentations and contribute to portfolio and regional initiatives.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience

• 4+ years of experience in commercial, corporate, CRE, or specialized banking

• 4+ years managing complex credit structures

• Ability to lawfully drive with access to reliable transportation

Preferred

• 2+ years of sales or relationship management experience

• 2+ years of formal credit training

• CFA designation

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join a team that achieves together. We invest in your success with professional development, competitive rewards, and a culture that celebrates wins. Here, your expertise drives client success and strengthens communities while advancing your career.

Apply today to make an impact.

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.

$88,060.00 - $150,960.00 per year