Relationship Manager Senior - SVP

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.

Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial real estate relationships by deepening existing client partnerships and developing new business through prospecting and centers of influence. Partner closely with internal teams to deliver integrated banking solutions that drive loan, deposit, and fee income growth. This role plays a key part in expanding market share and strengthening Associated Bank’s commercial real estate presence.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive loan and deposit growth through proactive prospecting, client calling, and centers of influence.

• Manage a commercial real estate portfolio to ensure compliance with credit policy, risk standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Analyze financial data to evaluate loan requests and recommend appropriate credit structures.

• Expand relationships by cross-selling banking, treasury, capital markets, insurance, and wealth solutions.

• Present credit recommendations and participate in the loan approval process.

• Advise clients on business and banking trends using bank-approved insights.

• Represent the bank through active participation in community and business organizations.

Education & Experience

Required

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

• 8+ years of commercial real estate or business-to-business sales experience

• 8+ years of demonstrated sales and client relationship management success

• Ability to lawfully drive with access to reliable transportation

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge of commercial credit structuring and risk management

• Established network within the local commercial real estate market

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you’ll join a relationship-driven culture that values collaboration, integrity, and community impact. We offer opportunities for professional growth, meaningful client engagement, and long-term career development. 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.

$143,990.00 - $246,840.00 per year