Portfolio Manager - Commercial Banking

Role Summary

As a Portfolio Manager within Commercial Banking, you will support the growth and management of commercial client relationships through credit analysis, portfolio management, and strategic partnership with Relationship Managers. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong credit quality while identifying opportunities to deepen client relationships across the bank.

• Analyze financial statements, credit requests, and client performance to evaluate lending opportunities and risk.
• Manage portfolio administration activities while ensuring compliance with bank policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Partner with Relationship Managers to support and strengthen commercial client relationships.
• Monitor portfolio performance, repayment activity, and overall credit quality to proactively manage risk.
• Recommend loan structures and participate in the loan approval and renewal process.
• Identify and refer cross‑sell opportunities across Treasury Management, Private Banking, Capital Markets, and other banking services.
• Collaborate with internal partners and credit teams to deliver responsive, high‑quality client service.
• Participate in community and business activities to strengthen market presence and build professional relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Specialized Banking, or Credit Approval.
• 2+ years of experience handling complex commercial credits.
• Reliable transportation and ability to lawfully drive, if applicable.

• 1+ years of sales experience.
• 1+ years of formal credit training.
• Experience building and managing commercial client relationships.
• Strong communication, financial analysis, and relationship management skills.

You’ll join a collaborative team that values professional growth, relationship building, and continuous learning. At Associated Bank, you’ll have opportunities to expand your expertise, work with experienced banking professionals, and make a direct impact on clients and communities.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we offer retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans, paid time off, diversity‑focused Colleague Resource Groups, competitive salaries with professional development opportunities, well‑being programs, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits, personal banking, loan, investment, and insurance benefits, and more. We are proud of an inclusive culture that supports every stage of life and encourages a diverse workforce.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant. The pay range for this role is $58,030.00 – $99,480.00 per year. Actual pay may vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications.

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Financial Intelligence reporting, customer complaint reporting, and ethical concerns via the anonymous Ethics Hotline.

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