Regional Director of Private Banking

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The Regional Director of Private Banking is a senior leader responsible for executing the business development, revenue growth, client engagement, and performance strategy for the Private Banking business within an assigned region. This role leads Private Banking Group Managers and their teams, driving consistent execution of sales strategies, client management practices, and risk standards across markets. The Regional Director is accountable for regional performance outcomes, including asset growth, deposit growth, and fee income generation. Under functional guidance from the Senior Director of Private Banking, this role translates business strategy into disciplined regional execution, ensuring alignment across markets while strengthening client relationships and referral networks. The Regional Director may engage as a secondary relationship leader on select high net worth client relationships, supporting business development and retention efforts.

Regional Business Performance

• Own regional performance with accountability for asset growth, revenue generation, client retention, and relationship expansion across assigned markets.
• Execute business strategies and performance expectations established by Private Banking leadership.
• Monitor and drive key performance metrics (e.g., deposits, loans, fee income, pipeline activity, and client retention).

Sales Leadership & Business Development

• Drive disciplined execution of business development strategies through Private Banking Group Managers and their teams.
• Reinforce expectations for pipeline management, client acquisition, and relationship deepening across all markets.
• Support and participate in key client and prospect opportunities to advance regional growth and retention.

Leadership & Team Effectiveness

• Lead and develop Private Banking Group Managers, providing coaching, direction, and performance management to drive leader and team effectiveness.
• Ensure strong leadership practices across teams, including goal setting, accountability, and talent development.
• Drive consistency in execution, culture, and client service standards across markets.

Client & Market Engagement

• Maintain strong presence across the region, engaging with high net worth clients, centers of influence, and key referral partners.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact on select complex or high-value client relationships to support relationship continuity and growth.
• Strengthen market positioning by identifying opportunities and supporting local execution strategies.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Mortgage, and other business lines to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Reinforce cross-sell behaviors and collaboration across teams to maximize relationship value.
• Support alignment of Private Banking activities with broader bank initiatives and strategies.

Risk Management & Credit Oversight

• Ensure adherence to credit, regulatory, and risk management standards across the regional portfolio.
• Provide oversight and guidance on credit quality, portfolio management, and compliance practices.
• Reinforce a strong risk culture and ensure alignment with enterprise policies and procedures.

What you'll bring:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

Master’s Degree or relevant advanced degree Business, Finance, Accounting or related field, preferred

12+ years of progressive experience in private banking, commercial banking, wealth management, or related financial services.

12+ years of demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and revenue growth in a banking environment.

10+ years of leadership experience managing managers or senior individual contributors across multiple teams or markets.

10+ years of proven ability to execute sales strategies and drive performance across a defined region or business segment.

10+ years of strong knowledge of credit, risk management, and regulatory requirements in a banking environment.

Licenses and certifications-Preferred.

CTFA-Certified Trust and Financial Advisor |CTFA-Certified Trust and Financial Advisor

CFP-Certified Financial Planner |CFP-Certified Financial Planner

CWS – Certified Wealth Strategist

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. 

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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.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

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Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

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.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$191,800.00 - $328,800.00 per year