Private Bank Portfolio Manager II

Associated Bank • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

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. Join our Wealth Management team as a Private Bank Portfolio Manager II, where you will manage and underwrite a portfolio of complex private banking, commercial, and commercial real estate relationships. In this role, you will help ensure strong credit quality, support client retention and growth, and contribute to delivering comprehensive financial solutions that meet client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of private banking or commercial banking experience with credit knowledge.
• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of private banking or commercial banking experience with credit knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor a portfolio of private banking, commercial, and commercial real estate relationships to ensure sound credit quality and compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial statements, cash flow, collateral, and repayment sources to evaluate loan requests and recommend appropriate credit structures.
• Prepare credit presentations and underwriting recommendations for new and existing borrowing relationships, identifying risks and mitigating factors.
• Support prospective and current client opportunities by developing financial analyses, profitability assessments, and lending recommendations.
• Oversee ongoing portfolio monitoring, including annual reviews, risk rating assessments, loan renewals, and covenant compliance.
• Partner with relationship managers, credit teams, and business partners to address portfolio needs, resolve credit issues, and support client retention efforts.
• Track and report key portfolio metrics, including loan maturities, documentation exceptions, financial reporting requirements, and past due accounts.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships through additional banking and financial services while maintaining a strong presence within the community and marketplace.

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: Mid Level