Business Banking Portfolio Manager VP

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.

At Associated Bank, the Business Banking Portfolio Manager plays a key role in underwriting, credit monitoring, and managing a dynamic Business Banking portfolio. You’ll drive sound credit decisions, strengthen client relationships, and support portfolio growth while ensuring quality and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to expand your impact, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor junior team members.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the end-to-end renewal process, ensuring timely and accurate credit presentations and approvals.

• Analyze financial statements and loan requests to assess creditworthiness and recommend appropriate structures.

• Oversee annual reviews and ongoing portfolio monitoring to maintain strong credit quality.

• Ensure compliance with Associated Banc-Corp credit policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

• Partner with Relationship Managers, Sales and Support Specialists, and Credit teams to deliver seamless client service.

• Monitor repayment activity and proactively address risk, including past due accounts.

• Present credit recommendations through the Loan Approval Process and contribute to informed lending decisions.

• Support team growth by mentoring junior portfolio managers and participating in special projects.

Education & Experience

Required:

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

• 5 years of commercial, corporate, or specialized banking and/or credit approval experience

• 2 years handling complex credit transactions

Preferred:

• Experience mentoring or training junior team members

• Strong presentation skills and participation in formal loan approval processes

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll join a collaborative, relationship-focused team that values sound decision-making and professional growth. We invest in development opportunities and empower our colleagues to make a measurable impact in the communities we serve. If you’re ready to grow your career while strengthening business 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.

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.

$85,330.00 - $146,280.00 per year