Business Banking Relationship Manager, VP

Overview

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.

As a Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, you ll grow and manage a portfolio of commercial clients while delivering tailored financial solutions that help businesses thrive. You ll collaborate closely with internal partners to deepen relationships, drive new business, and expand market share. This role offers meaningful client impact, strong visibility, and opportunities for continued career growth in commercial banking.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial client relationships, driving loan, deposit, and fee income growth.
• Develop new business through centers of influence, referrals, and proactive calling strategies.
• Partner with internal teams to cross-sell commercial products including Treasury Management, Capital Markets, Private Banking, and Wealth Management.
• Analyze financial information to structure sound credit solutions in collaboration with Portfolio Managers.
• Present credit recommendations and participate in the loan approval process.
• Ensure compliance with Associated Bank credit policy, risk management standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Advise clients on economic, industry, and banking trends using bank-approved insights.
• Represent the bank in community and business organizations to strengthen market presence and referrals.

Required

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of commercial banking or B2B sales experience
• Proven success in business development, client management, and cross-selling financial solutions
• Reliable transportation and ability to lawfully drive, if applicable

Preferred

• Deep knowledge of non-borrowing products and treasury solutions
• Experience working with complex commercial credit structures

At Associated Bank, you ll join a relationship-driven culture that values collaboration, integrity, and community impact. We invest in your growth through development opportunities and empower you to make a real difference for clients and the markets we serve.
Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, candidates 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 Facebook, Linked In and X.

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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