SVP - Team Leader Commercial Banking

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 team focused on middle‑market companies with $25MM+ in annual revenues. This role drives growth through strategic relationship development, disciplined portfolio management, and strong team leadership. You’ll shape market strategy, deepen client impact, and expand your leadership influence within a growing commercial banking platform.## ## ## **Key Accountabilities*** **Lead** a team of relationship managers, setting goals, coaching performance, and ensuring strong execution across C&I and middle‑market portfolios.* **Develop** new client relationships and expand existing ones to drive loan, deposit, and Treasury Management growth among companies with $25MM+ in annual revenues.* **Manage** credit quality by overseeing portfolio administration, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring compliance with credit policy and regulatory standards.* **Drive** new business opportunities by serving as deal team leader on significant C&I transactions and actively engaging in the market.* **Advise** clients on financial trends, capital structure, and banking solutions while coaching team members on advisory best practices.* **Present** credit recommendations and participate in the loan approval process, ensuring appropriate structure, risk assessment, and alignment with client needs.* **Partner** across the bank to cross‑sell Treasury Management, International Banking, Private Banking, and other specialized services.* **Represent** Associated Bank in community and business organizations to strengthen brand presence and support regional growth.## **Education & Experience**### **Required*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (or equivalent experience)* 7+ years in Commercial & Industrial or Corporate Banking* Experience working with middle‑market companies ($25MM+ in annual revenues)* 2+ years leading a team of 5 or more direct reports* Access to reliable transportation and ability to lawfully drive self by start date### **Preferred*** 7+ years of demonstrated success in portfolio quality, sales performance, and new business development## **Why You’ll Love Working Here**At Associated Bank, you’ll join a collaborative, growth‑focused culture where your leadership directly shapes client success and market expansion. We invest in your development, offer meaningful career pathways, and empower you to make decisions that matter. **Apply today to make an impact and grow your career with a leading regional bank.**We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.**In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.*** 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-focusedColleague Resource Groups.* Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.* Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.* Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.Join our community on,and.**Compliance Statement**Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice . Know Your Right to Work

or .Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.$126,630.00 - $217,080.00 per yearAt Associated Bank, our purpose is to uplift our customers, community and colleagues to be financially stronger. We do this through our relentless focus on people, with a winning spirit, by listening before we act and with a commitment to achieve together.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our talent acquisition consultants and we'll contact you if there's a role that seems like a good match. #J-18808-Ljbffr