Asset-Based Lending Leader - Portfolio & Credit Growth

Associated Bank - Corp; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 157 000 - 269 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off to volunteer

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Résumé du poste

Associated Bank in Chicago seeks an experienced Asset-Based Lending Team Leader to guide underwriting, credit monitoring, and portfolio management for a high-growth client base.

You will mentor Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers, manage renewals and complex transactions, and ensure adherence to lending policies and regulatory requirements. A senior leadership role with a strong credit focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in asset-based lending, commercial banking, or corporate banking lending.
• 7+ years of leadership experience, preferably managing teams of five or more direct reports.

Responsabilités

• Lead 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, business strategies, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and guide credit decisions, recommending appropriate account management strategies and risk mitigation plans based on client performance and business conditions.
• Coordinate due diligence activities and partner with internal and external stakeholders throughout the lending process, from initial review through closing.
• Monitor portfolio performance, loan repayment activity, and client financial health to maintain strong credit quality and proactively address emerging risks.
• Manage renewals, portfolio reviews, and credit solution delivery while supporting improvements that enhance client service and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with relationship teams and business partners to deepen client relationships and identify opportunities for additional banking solutions.
• Serve as a client-facing leader on complex transactions, amendments, and challenged credits, helping teams develop strategies that support successful outcomes.

Connaissances

Leadership

Portfolio management

Credit risk

Client relationships

Team development

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance

Description du poste

Associated Bank in Chicago seeks an experienced Asset-Based Lending Team Leader to guide underwriting, credit monitoring, and portfolio management for a high-growth client base.

You will mentor Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers, manage renewals and complex transactions, and ensure adherence to lending policies and regulatory requirements. A senior leadership role with a strong credit focus.