Assistant CRA Officer

Associated Bank•Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Assistant CRA Officer provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day management of Associated Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Program. The role helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting community development initiatives. It partners with business leaders across the organization to monitor CRA performance, support examinations and audits, and advance strategic lending, investment, and outreach efforts. The position offers visibility across the organization and a succession path to future CRA leadership opportunities. The role also supports community development efforts and regulatory compliance across the organization, works closely with senior leaders, and contributes to initiatives that support business growth and community investment. It includes opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Risk, Compliance, CRA, Legal, Mortgage Lending, or a related field.
At least 5 years of banking experience in compliance, risk, CRA, regulatory examinations, or related risk management, with an emphasis on CRA.
At least 2 years of banking leadership experience or experience leading and managing a banking department, product, or program.
Experience working cross-functionally with multiple business lines.
Knowledge of banking compliance, regulatory examinations, risk management, or Community Reinvestment Act requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least 7 years of banking experience in compliance, CRA, regulatory examinations, or related risk management, with an emphasis on CRA.
Certification in Risk Management.
Community development experience.
Fair lending experience.
Fair and responsible banking experience.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of the CRA program, ensuring timely completion of reviews and compliance-related activities.
Partner with business lines to support community development lending, investments, services, and other CRA-eligible initiatives.
Coordinate and support regulatory examinations, internal audits, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise projects related to CRA compliance.
Develop, implement, and enhance policies, procedures, and processes that strengthen regulatory compliance and program effectiveness.
Facilitate meetings and collaborate across multiple business areas to promote CRA-related activities and business development opportunities.
Monitor, validate, and analyze CRA data and reporting to ensure accuracy, integrity, and regulatory readiness.
Deliver training, guidance, and ongoing support to business partners on CRA requirements and eligible activities.
Prepare performance reporting, analyses, presentations, and management narratives to support decision-making and program oversight.
Comply with applicable enterprise policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act requirements.
Report suspicious activity, customer complaints, procedure violations, and ethical concerns as required.