Associated Bank

Regional Operations Manager

Associated Bank$59K — $102K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Banking, or Business
  • 2+ years of banking experience, preferably in operations or sales
  • 1+ year of coaching or training experience
  • Preferred: 4+ years in bank operations and sales
  • Preferred: 2+ years of coaching, training, or facilitation experience
  • Ability to travel within the region with reliable transportation

Responsibilities

  • Drive the Region's BBQA performance by analyzing audit trends
  • Collaborate with branch leaders to develop action plans
  • Coach teams on compliance and risk management practices
  • Lead teller training to ensure operational consistency
  • Facilitate regional meetings to communicate best practices
  • Manage District Required Deposit Documents effectively
  • Support development of new Branch Managers and supervisors

Benefits

  • Retirement savings including 401(k) and pension plans
  • Paid volunteer time off to support community involvement
  • Access to diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Bonus benefits including wellness programs and parental leave
  • Personal banking and financial benefits
Full Job Description
Role Summary

Support branch teams by strengthening operational integrity, compliance, and risk management across the region. Partner closely with branch leadership to coach, train, and drive consistent execution of procedures. This role offers strong visibility, leadership exposure, and growth within branch operations.

Key Accountabilities
  • Own and drive the Region's BBQA performance, using audit results to identify trends and coaching opportunities.
  • Partner with branch and regional leaders to plan branch visits, action plans, and operational improvements.
  • Coach teams on compliance, fraud prevention, operational controls, and risk management practices.
  • Lead teller training and coordinate mentoring to ensure operational readiness and consistency.
  • Facilitate regional job family and Teller Supervisor meetings to communicate procedural changes and best practices.
  • Manage District Required Deposit Documents and reduce outstanding items over 30 days.
  • Support onboarding and ongoing development for new Branch Managers, Assistant Managers, and Teller Supervisors.


Education & Experience

Required
  • Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Finance, Banking, or Business
  • 2+ years of banking experience, preferably in operations or sales
  • 1+ year of coaching or training experience
  • Ability to travel within the region with reliable transportation


Preferred
  • 4+ years of bank operations and sales experience
  • 2+ years of coaching, training, or facilitation experience


Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll join a collaborative culture that values integrity, development, and community impact. You'll gain exposure to regional leadership while building expertise that supports long-term career growth. 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.


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.

$59,920.00 - $102,720.00 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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