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.

Role Summary

As a Special Assets Group Portfolio Manager SVP, you'll help clients and the bank successfully manage complex commercial credit relationships through thoughtful underwriting, portfolio management, and risk analysis. You'll work closely with Relationship Managers, Special Asset Officers, and business partners to develop effective credit solutions while protecting portfolio quality. This role offers opportunities to deepen your commercial banking expertise and contribute to high-impact client outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex Special Asset relationships while maintaining strong credit quality and regulatory compliance.

• Analyze financial statements, cash flow, and collateral to evaluate new credit requests, renewals, and loan modifications.

• Partner with Relationship Managers and Special Asset Officers to develop credit strategies and deliver exceptional client service.

• Monitor portfolio performance, repayment trends, and financial reporting to proactively identify and mitigate risk.

• Coordinate the loan renewal process and collaborate with internal partners to deliver timely credit decisions.

• Identify opportunities to introduce clients to additional banking solutions, including Treasury Management, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, and other specialized services.

• Support due diligence activities for newly transferred relationships and present complex credit recommendations through the loan approval process.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 8+ years of commercial real estate, commercial banking, corporate banking, or commercial credit experience.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, if applicable.

Preferred

• 4+ years of sales or business development experience.

• Experience managing complex or distressed commercial credit relationships.

• Experience presenting credit recommendations and collaborating with cross-functional banking teams.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll build a rewarding career with opportunities to expand your expertise, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact for clients and communities. We invest in your development while fostering an inclusive culture where your contributions are recognized and valued. 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. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

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.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

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.

$124,110.00 - $212,760.00 per year