Regional Manager - Chicago

Associated Bank • Chicago, IL

16h

About The Position

The Regional Manager leads the overall sales, service, operational, and financial performance of a multi-branch region. The role builds strong leaders, strengthens customer relationships, and drives consistent execution across branches. The Regional Manager shapes regional strategy, develops high-performing teams, and contributes to growth. The candidate must reside within the Chicago Region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years managing branch sales and operations.
• At least 2 years of progressive sales management experience in banking.
• At least 2 years in multi-branch leadership or senior-level banking leadership.
• Must reside within the Chicago Region.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success developing leaders and improving regional performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales, service, operational, and financial performance by creating and executing strategies with Bank and Market Managers.
• Coach and develop leaders through ongoing feedback, performance evaluations, and documented coaching to build a strong, promotable talent pipeline.
• Manage recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance improvement processes for regional leadership roles in partnership with Human Resources.
• Partner with internal business lines to deliver comprehensive financial solutions and participate in key account conversations and joint business calls.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies, regulatory requirements, and risk controls through oversight and team accountability.
• Communicate strategy, updates, and initiatives across the region to drive alignment, engagement, and consistent execution.
• Lead change adoption by modeling adaptability, setting expectations, and guiding teams through new processes and initiatives.
• Represent the bank in community activities and encourage leaders and colleagues to participate in volunteerism and resource group initiatives.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) and pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salary.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Well-being programs and incentives.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Military benefits.
• Personal banking, loan, investment, and insurance benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager