Team Leader

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.

Build and manage a team within Commercial business, responsible primarily for business development and portfolio management. Initiate and develop new business relationships and ensure the portfolio administration and risk management of each client relationship is in compliance with established Associated Banc-Corp credit policy, procedure and business strategy as well as commercial and regulatory guidelines. Provide coaching and performance assessment to the sales and support staff.

As a Team Lead you will:

• Develop and manage relationships by interviewing and analyzing financial data to determine the merits of specific loan requests, and recommend structure as well as aggressively managing the client relationship. In addition, this position is responsible for cross-selling all bank services, especially non-borrowing services. Manage team members’ relationship activities, with personal involvement in key accounts.
• Initiate new business opportunities for the bank through the development of new business contacts and maintenance of existing client relationship to ensure sufficient loan, deposit, and Treasury Management volume. Effectively leverage assigned staff for maximum personal impact on new business development. Act as deal team leader on all substantial new business opportunities.
• Ensure the portfolio administration and risk management of each client relationship is in compliance with established Associated Banc-Corp credit policy, procedure and business strategy as well as commercial and regulatory guidelines.
• Visit other offices within assigned region for customer meetings, deal/market reviews, etc.
• Provide financial advice and counsel to clients and prospective clients regarding trends and conditions of the business environment and general banking trends. Train and coach team members on financial advisory topics.
• Monitor loan repayment activities and financial condition of borrowing clients and take necessary action to collect past due accounts and ongoing repayment ability of all other accounts. Assume overall responsibility for the credit quality of the team’s loan portfolio.
• Make presentations on specific loans and participate in the bank's Loan Approval Process, recommending approval and appropriate structure of credits.
• Manages colleagues by establishing annual performance goals; allocating resources; assessing annual performance; and determining and recommending individual merit, incentive, and/or promotional increases. Conducts periodic huddles with colleagues to discuss problems and train staff on any procedure changes.
• Serve as a relationship manager for non-borrowing accounts and loan clients for matters relating to other banking services. Maintain proficiency in Treasury Management services, working closely with TM staff for solicitation of high value TM accounts.
• Cross seller of Treasury Management, International Banking, Private Banking, Private Client and Institutional Services, AFG, and Employee Benefit Services, to our existing client base as well as prospects.
• Participates in community and business functions/groups to ensure a positive image for the bank within the region’s marketplace. Serve on community boards as applicable.
• Identify needs and refer customers to business Select partners within and across lines of business who can best meet those needs.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Business, Accounting or Finance Required
Experience:
7-10 years Commercial Banking Required
2-4 years Management, preferably leading a team of 5+ direct reports. Required
7-10 years Proven track record of achieving portfolio quality and sales/ new business development goals. Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Must have access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive self, if applicable. by start date Required

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 and Minnesota 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 to individuals with disabilities throughout the application & interview process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the interview process.

Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.