Associated Bank

Relationship Manager - SVP

Associated Bank$99K — $170K *
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 credit analysis skills
  • Proven success in business development and client management
  • Knowledge of treasury management and non-borrowing products

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of commercial middle market loans and deposits
  • Develop new business through proactive prospecting and networking
  • Partner with internal teams to cross-sell various banking products
  • Analyze financial data for loan requests and credit evaluations
  • Ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory standards
  • Provide financial guidance using market insights to clients
  • Represent the bank in community organizations to enhance presence

Benefits

  • Retirement savings with 401(k) and Pension plans
  • Paid time off for community volunteering
  • Connection opportunities via diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups
  • Professional development and advancement prospects
  • Bonus benefits including wellness programs, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plans
  • Personal banking and insurance benefits
Full Job Description
As a Relationship Manager, you will grow and manage a portfolio of commercial middle market clients while ensuring a high-quality credit and client experience. You'll deepen existing relationships, bring in new business, and partner closely with specialists across the bank. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a growing market and build long-term client partnerships.

What You'll Do:
  • Manage a portfolio of commercial middle market loan, deposit, and fee income growth.
  • Develop new business through consistent calling efforts, centers of influence, and proactive prospecting.
  • Partner with internal teams to cross-sell treasury management, capital markets, wealth, and other non-credit products.
  • Analyze financial data to evaluate loan requests, recommend credit structures, and participate in the approval process with Portfolio Management.
  • Ensure portfolio administration and credit quality align with Associated Bank policies, regulatory standards, and risk guidelines.
  • Provide financial guidance to clients using market insights and bank-approved resources.
  • Represent the bank in community and business organizations, building referral networks and elevating Associated Bank's presence.
  • Identify client needs and refer opportunities across business lines to deepen relationships.


What You'll Bring:

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years commercial banking or B2B sales experience
  • Strong credit analysis skills
  • Proven success in business development, client management, and cross-selling commercial banking solutions
  • Knowledge of treasury management and other non-borrowing products

Preferred
  • Experience serving corporate middle-market clients ($25MM+ revenue)
  • Active community involvement and established COI networks


Why You'll Love Working Here:

At Associated Bank, you'll join a people-first culture where your expertise, voice, and growth matter. You'll partner with talented colleagues, build meaningful client relationships, and help fuel economic growth in the communities we serve. Apply today to grow your career and make an impact with us.

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.

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.

$99,470.00 - $170,520.00 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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