Chief Digital Officer

Associated Bank • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

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. This role leads the enterprise-wide strategy for all customer-facing digital channels across retail, business, and wealth banking. You will shape the future of Associated Bank's digital experience by translating customer insights and market trends into a clear, prioritized roadmap. The role offers significant visibility, influence, and the opportunity to drive innovation at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of experience in banking or financial services with progressive leadership responsibility
• Extensive experience leading digital technology, platforms, and large-scale transformation initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or executive leadership training
• Experience leading innovation labs or agile, product-driven organizations
• Proven success delivering enterprise digital strategies across multiple lines of business

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise digital channel strategy that delivers a connected, consistent customer experience across all retail banking segments.
• Lead innovation and digital delivery through AB Labs, partnering with IT and external technology partners to bring new capabilities to market.
• Own the roadmap, prioritization, and performance of all major customer-facing digital sales and service platforms.
• Leverage customer insights, market research, and competitive benchmarking to continuously improve digital experiences.
• Build, lead, and retain high-performing teams by fostering a culture of development, accountability, and inclusion.
• Partner closely with Marketing, IT, Finance, and business leaders to align digital investments with business outcomes.
• Oversee acquisition planning and integration from a digital channel perspective.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees