Relationship Manager VP - Asset Based Lending

Associated Bank • Monroe City, MO

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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. The Asset Based Lending Relationship Manager manages and grows a portfolio of ABL client relationships while overseeing credit quality, documentation, and loan closings. This role plays a critical part in delivering customized financing solutions and deepening client relationships through strategic cross-selling. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise, influence deal outcomes, and grow alongside a collaborative commercial banking team.

Requirements

• 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 knowledge of non-borrowing products and a track record of successful client relationship management.
• Ability to travel locally with reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.
• Prior experience managing asset based lending relationships and complex credit structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of asset based lending relationships, ensuring strong credit quality and compliance with risk, policy, and regulatory standards.
• Drive client retention and portfolio growth through proactive relationship management and new business development.
• Lead the closing process for approved transactions, including negotiating documentation and coordinating with internal partners.
• Analyze financial statements, calculate key metrics, and perform projections and sensitivity analyses to support credit decisions.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver holistic solutions and cross-sell deposit, treasury, capital markets, and wealth products.
• Recommend account strategies and risk mitigation actions based on changes in client performance or market conditions.
• Represent the bank at lender meetings, industry events, and community activities to strengthen the Associated Bank brand

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