Business Banking Relationship Manager, SVP

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.

As a Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager, you will drive growth by building and managing relationships with business clients while delivering tailored financial solutions. This role combines business development, relationship management, and credit expertise to help clients achieve their goals and strengthen the bank’s market presence. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic growth initiatives and mentor emerging talent within the team.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive new business development by identifying, pursuing, and closing banking opportunities with business clients.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of business banking relationships while deepening existing client engagement.

• Analyze financial information and recommend lending solutions that align with client needs and bank guidelines.

• Partner with internal teams to deliver treasury management, wealth management, capital markets, and other banking solutions.

• Lead credit discussions and support loan structuring, underwriting, and approval recommendations.

• Monitor portfolio performance and ensure compliance with credit policies, risk standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and execute market strategies and business plans to achieve growth and profitability goals.

• Build referral networks and represent the bank through community, industry, and business organizations.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 10+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.

• Strong business development, relationship management, and credit analysis skills.

• Proven success in achieving sales growth and managing client portfolios.

• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable.

Preferred

• Experience leading complex commercial banking relationships.

• Strong knowledge of treasury management, wealth management, and other non-lending financial solutions.

• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of relationship managers.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll be part of a collaborative culture that values relationship building, professional growth, and community involvement. We invest in your development through meaningful career opportunities, exposure to strategic initiatives, and partnerships across the organization. Apply today to make an impact.

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-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. 

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 Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

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 [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

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.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$104,160.00 - $178,560.00 per year