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.

As a Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager, you will grow and manage a portfolio of commercial and commercial real estate clients while helping businesses achieve their financial goals. In this role, you'll build strong client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and connect customers with the full range of Associated Bank solutions. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth while expanding your expertise across commercial banking products and services.

Key Accountabilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial banking relationships to increase loans, deposits, and fee income.
Drive new business development through prospecting, networking, and referrals from centers of influence.
Partner with internal teams to deliver tailored banking solutions and expand client relationships.
Analyze financial information and collaborate on credit recommendations and loan structures.
Maintain strong portfolio quality by ensuring compliance with credit policies, risk standards, and regulatory requirements.
Present loan opportunities and participate in the credit approval process.
Provide clients with financial guidance and insights on banking and business trends.
Build community presence through networking, professional organizations, and local business involvement.

Education & Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.
Proven business development, relationship management, and credit analysis skills.
Experience with commercial banking products and client portfolio management.
Reliable transportation and the ability to travel locally as needed.

Preferred

7+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.
Demonstrated success growing commercial relationships and expanding non-credit banking services.
Experience partnering across multiple business lines to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll join a collaborative team that values relationship building, professional growth, and community impact. We invest in your development through ongoing learning opportunities, strong leadership support, and exposure to a broad range of commercial banking solutions. If you're passionate about helping businesses succeed and building meaningful client 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. 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.

$88,830.00 - $152,280.00 per year

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