Associated Bank

Commercial Relationship Manager - Community Markets

Associated Bank • $87K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in commercial banking or B2B sales
  • Strong business development and credit analysis skills
  • Knowledge of commercial banking products and non-lending solutions
  • Proven client relationship management and portfolio growth experience
  • Access to reliable transportation with lawful driving ability

Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow a portfolio of commercial banking relationships
  • Drive loan and deposit growth through proactive business development
  • Collaborate with internal specialists to offer a range of banking solutions
  • Analyze financial information and evaluate lending opportunities
  • Provide clients with insights on business matters and financial strategies
  • Participate in the loan approval process and recommend deal structures
  • Manage portfolio administration and relationship risk
  • Build community connections and generate referral opportunities

Benefits

  • Retirement savings including 401(k) and Pension plans
  • Paid time off for community volunteering
  • Diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups for team connections
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives
  • Personal banking, loan, investment, and insurance benefits
Full Job Description
Join a growing commercial banking team as a Relationship Manager, where you'll manage and expand a portfolio of commercial relationships across the North Central Wisconsin market. In this role, you'll drive business growth, deepen client relationships, and collaborate with internal partners to deliver comprehensive financial solutions while maintaining strong credit and risk management standards.

Key Accountabilities
  • Develop and grow a portfolio of commercial banking relationships by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.
  • Drive loan and deposit growth through proactive business development, client outreach, and relationship-building within the local market.
  • Partner with internal specialists to deliver a broad range of banking solutions, including treasury management, capital markets, private banking, wealth management, and other commercial services.
  • Analyze financial information and collaborate with credit partners to evaluate lending opportunities and recommend appropriate financing structures.
  • Guide clients on business and banking matters by providing insights on market trends, industry conditions, and financial strategies.
  • Present credit opportunities and participate in the loan approval process, recommending sound and effective deal structures.
  • Manage portfolio administration and relationship risk in accordance with established credit policies, regulatory requirements, and business strategies.
  • Build community connections through participation in business and community organizations, while generating referral opportunities and enhancing the bank's presence in the market.


Education & Experience

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.
  • Demonstrated business development and credit analysis skills.
  • Knowledge of commercial banking products and services, including non-lending solutions.
  • Proven success managing client relationships and growing business portfolios.
  • Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable, by the start date.


Preferred
  • 7+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.
  • Experience working with larger commercial clients and complex commercial lending relationships.
  • Established commercial banking business development experience and a strong reputation within the local market.


Why You'll Love Working Here

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on commercial clients and communities across North Central Wisconsin. You'll work closely with experienced banking professionals, build lasting client relationships, and play a key role in growing market presence and commercial banking success. The position provides ownership of relationship development while partnering across multiple areas of the bank to deliver comprehensive solutions.

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.

$87,570.00 - $150,120.00 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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