Business Banking Portfolio Manager VP

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.
*** At Associated Bank, the Business Banking Portfolio Manager plays a key role in underwriting, credit monitoring, and managing a dynamic Business Banking portfolio. You’ll drive sound credit decisions, strengthen client relationships, and support portfolio growth while ensuring quality and compliance.

This role offers the opportunity to expand your impact, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor junior team members.
** Key Accountabilities**
* ** Manage
* * the end-to-end renewal process, ensuring timely and accurate credit presentations and approvals.
* ** Analyze
* * financial statements and loan requests to assess creditworthiness and recommend appropriate structures.
* ** Oversee
* * annual reviews and ongoing portfolio monitoring to maintain strong credit quality.
* ** Ensure
* * compliance with Associated Banc-Corp credit policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
* ** Partner
* * with Relationship Managers, Sales and Support Specialists, and Credit teams to deliver seamless client service.
* ** Monitor
* * repayment activity and proactively address risk, including past due accounts.
* ** Present
* * credit recommendations through the Loan Approval Process and contribute to informed lending decisions.
* ** Support
* * team growth by mentoring junior portfolio managers and participating in special projects.
** Education & Experience
***
* Required:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
* 5+ years of commercial, corporate, or specialized banking and/or credit approval experience
* 2+ years handling complex credit transactions
** Preferred:
*** Experience mentoring or training junior team members
* Strong presentation skills and participation in formal loan approval processes
** Why You’ll Love Working Here
** You’ll join a collaborative, relationship-focused team that values sound decision-making and professional growth. We invest in development opportunities and empower our colleagues to make a measurable impact in the communities we serve. If you’re ready to grow your career while strengthening business relationships,
** 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.

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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