ABL Team Lead - Strategic Lending & Portfolio Growth

Associated Banc‑Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 157,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings (401(k) and Pension

Paid time off to volunteer

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource &

Professional development opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Associated Bank in Chicago seeks an experienced Asset Based Lending (ABL) Team Leader to guide a high-impact team delivering underwriting, credit monitoring, and portfolio management for client retention and growth.

The role requires a track record of senior leadership in asset-based or corporate lending, with deep expertise in credit quality, risk mitigation, and strategic client solutions. This leadership position offers broad collaboration across relationships and business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combo of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of lending professionals, providing coaching, performance management, hiring support, and ongoing professional development.
• Oversee portfolio administration and credit risk management to ensure compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and guide credit decisions, recommending account management strategies and risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Credit risk management

Portfolio management

Coaching & development

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Job description

Associated Bank in Chicago seeks an experienced Asset Based Lending (ABL) Team Leader to guide a high-impact team delivering underwriting, credit monitoring, and portfolio management for client retention and growth.

The role requires a track record of senior leadership in asset-based or corporate lending, with deep expertise in credit quality, risk mitigation, and strategic client solutions. This leadership position offers broad collaboration across relationships and business partners.