Associated Bank

Power & Utilities Portfolio Manager - AVP

Associated Bank$95K — $163K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years in commercial banking or credit approval.
  • 3+ years proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, if needed.
  • Experience in power project finance and utility lending is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze power project finance and utility transactions for credit decisions.
  • Manage ongoing monitoring of the portfolio, including compliance and risk assessments.
  • Prepare credit approvals and financial analyses for new financing opportunities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to execute transactions from origination to closing.
  • Review financial models and documentation to assess transaction risks.
  • Support client onboarding and ensure compliance with KYC requirements.
  • Mentor junior analysts by sharing knowledge of credit processes and best practices.

Benefits

  • Retirement savings options including 401(k) and Pension plans.
  • Paid time off for community volunteering.
  • Access to diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities.
  • Bonus benefits like well-being programs and parental leave.
  • Personal banking and investment benefits.
Full Job Description
Join Associated Bank as a Power & Utilities Portfolio Manager – AVP, where you'll help manage and grow a specialized portfolio of power project finance and utility clients. In this role, you'll analyze complex transactions, support new business opportunities, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver sound credit solutions. You'll have opportunities to deepen your expertise in project finance while building strong client relationships and advancing your career.

Key Accountabilities

  • Analyze new and existing power project finance and utility transactions to support sound credit decisions.

  • Manage ongoing portfolio monitoring, including annual reviews, covenant compliance, risk ratings, and loan modifications.

  • Prepare credit approvals, financial analyses, and presentation materials for new financing opportunities.

  • Partner with Relationship Managers, Credit, Risk Management, Legal, and Operations to execute transactions from origination through closing.

  • Review financial models, market studies, engineering reports, legal documentation, and project contracts to assess transaction risks.

  • Support client onboarding, including KYC requirements, loan documentation, booking, funding, and closing activities.

  • Maintain accurate portfolio records, credit files, and internal reporting to ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Mentor junior analysts and associates by sharing knowledge of credit processes, systems, and best practices.

Education & Experience

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 3+ years of commercial, corporate, commercial real estate, specialized banking, or credit approval experience.

  • 3+ years of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, if applicable.

Preferred

  • Experience in power project finance and utility lending.

  • 2+ years of experience analyzing complex credit transactions and financial statements.

  • 2+ years of experience working directly with clients or business partners.

  • Formal credit training.

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or progress toward earning the credential.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll join a collaborative team where your expertise helps finance critical infrastructure projects that support communities and businesses. We invest in professional development, encourage continuous learning, and provide opportunities to grow within a specialized and evolving area of commercial banking. 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 ,  and X. 


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.


$95,270.00 - $163,320.00 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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