Portfolio Manager VP - Commercial Banking

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$86,380.00/yr - $/yr

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Join a leading financial services team where you’ll manage and grow a portfolio of Commercial Real Estate, Corporate, and Specialized Banking relationships. You’ll play a key role in underwriting, credit monitoring, and portfolio management driving client satisfaction, retention, and growth.

What You’ll Do

• Underwrite and analyze financial data to assess loan requests, ensure policy compliance, and recommend structures that meet client and bank objectives.
• Partner with Relationship Managers to serve as a primary contact for clients, coordinating with Credit, Commercial Support, and internal business partners.
• Manage credit risk, monitor repayment activity, and maintain portfolio quality.
• Identify and refer opportunities for additional bank products and services (e.g., Treasury Management, International Banking, Private Banking, Capital Markets).
• Lead the renewal process, due diligence, and preparation of opportunity memos for new and existing clients.
• Provide market insights and guidance to clients on business trends, capital markets, and financing strategies.
• Participate in community and industry events to strengthen the bank’s presence and relationships.
• At senior levels: mentor junior portfolio managers and co-manage complex client relationships.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• 4+ years in Commercial, Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, or Specialized Banking and/or Credit Approval.
• Experience handling complex credits required.
• Sales experience and formal credit training preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  CFA preferred

Why Join Us

• Be part of a collaborative team with opportunities to grow client relationships and expand your expertise.
• Work with diverse industries and sophisticated financing structures.
• Help shape the bank’s growth strategy through high-impact portfolio management.

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.

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Compliance Statement

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.

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