Team Leader - Commercial Banking

Associated Bank

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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. Lead a high‑performing Commercial Middle Market team focused on business development, portfolio management, and client relationship growth. This role drives new revenue opportunities while ensuring strong credit quality and compliance. You’ll shape strategy, coach talent, and deepen client impact across a diverse regional portfolio. What You'll Do: Manage and grow client relationships by evaluating financial data, structuring credit solutions, and overseeing portfolio performance. Drive new business development by cultivating prospects, expanding existing relationships, and leading deal teams on major opportunities. Ensure strong credit quality by monitoring portfolio risk, repayment trends, and compliance with bank policies and regulatory standards. Partner across Treasury Management, Private Banking, and other business lines to deliver comprehensive financial solutions. Coach, develop, and evaluate team members, setting clear goals and providing ongoing training and performance feedback. Lead loan presentations and participate in the Loan Approval Process, recommending appropriate credit structures. Represent the bank in community and business organizations to strengthen brand presence and build new connections. Serve as relationship manager for borrowing and non‑borrowing clients, maintaining expertise in Treasury Management and other key services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years in Commercial Real Estate, Commercial, or Corporate Banking.
• 2+ years of management experience leading teams of 5 or more.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of demonstrated success in portfolio quality, sales growth, and new business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow client relationships by evaluating financial data, structuring credit solutions, and overseeing portfolio performance.
• Drive new business development by cultivating prospects, expanding existing relationships, and leading deal teams on major opportunities.
• Ensure strong credit quality by monitoring portfolio risk, repayment trends, and compliance with bank policies and regulatory standards.
• Partner across Treasury Management, Private Banking, and other business lines to deliver comprehensive financial solutions.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members, setting clear goals and providing ongoing training and performance feedback.
• Lead loan presentations and participate in the Loan Approval Process, recommending appropriate credit structures.
• Represent the bank in community and business organizations to strengthen brand presence and build new connections.
• Serve as relationship manager for borrowing and non‑borrowing clients, maintaining expertise in Treasury Management and other key services.

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: Manager