Associated Bank

Asset Based Lending Team Leader

Associated Bank$157K — $269K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in asset-based lending, commercial banking, or corporate banking lending.
  • 10+ years of success in achieving portfolio quality and business development objectives.
  • 7+ years of leadership experience managing teams of five or more direct reports.
  • Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of lending professionals through coaching and performance management.
  • Oversee portfolio administration and ensure compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze credit decisions and recommend account management strategies based on client performance.
  • Coordinate due diligence activities with internal and external partners throughout the lending process.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and client financial health to maintain strong credit quality.
  • Manage loan renewals and credit solution delivery, focusing on client service improvements.
  • Collaborate with relationship teams to deepen client relationships and identify new opportunities.

Benefits

  • Retirement savings options including 401(k) and Pension plans.
  • Paid time off for community volunteering.
  • Diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups for networking.
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities.
  • Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives.
  • Personal banking, loan, investment, and insurance benefits.
Full Job Description
The Asset Based Lending (ABL) Team Leader leads a team responsible for managing asset-based lending relationships and portfolios, delivering high-quality underwriting, credit monitoring, and portfolio management to support client retention, relationship growth, and portfolio quality. This role provides leadership to Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers while helping drive strategic business objectives, credit excellence, and client-focused lending solutions.

Key Accountabilities
  • Lead and develop a team of lending professionals, providing coaching, performance management, hiring support, and ongoing professional development.
  • Oversee portfolio administration and credit risk management to ensure compliance with lending policies, business strategies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze and guide credit decisions, recommending appropriate account management strategies and risk mitigation plans based on client performance and business conditions.
  • Coordinate due diligence activities and partner with internal and external stakeholders throughout the lending process, from initial review through closing.
  • Monitor portfolio performance, loan repayment activity, and client financial health to maintain strong credit quality and proactively address emerging risks.
  • Manage renewals, portfolio reviews, and credit solution delivery while supporting improvements that enhance client service and operational effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with relationship teams and business partners to deepen client relationships and identify opportunities for additional banking solutions.
  • Serve as a client-facing leader on complex transactions, amendments, and challenged credits, helping teams develop strategies that support successful outcomes.


Education & Experience

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in asset-based lending, commercial banking, or corporate banking lending.
  • 10+ years of demonstrated success achieving portfolio quality and business development objectives.
  • 7+ years of leadership experience, preferably managing teams of five or more direct reports.
  • Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable.


Preferred
  • Experience leading teams of Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers within an asset-based lending environment.


Why You'll Love Working Here

This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact team that plays a critical role in delivering lending solutions, managing portfolio performance, and supporting client growth. You'll partner with experienced banking professionals, influence strategic business decisions, and help shape the future direction of a growing asset-based lending business.

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.


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.

$157,150.00 - $269,400.00 per year

About Associated Bank

Associated Bank is a regional bank that provides a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The bank offers personal and business banking, wealth management, and insurance services, and operates more than 200 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. Associated Bank was founded in 1861 and has a long history of serving its communities and customers. The bank is committed to providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with its customers.
Learn more about Associated Bank
Size
4,900 employees
Industry
Founded
1874

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