Asset Based Lending Team Lead: Credit & Growth

Associated Bank - Corp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 157,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off to volunteer

Colleague Resource Groups (diversity)

Competitive salaries with development/

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Military benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking an experienced Asset Based Lending Team Leader to guide and develop a high-performing team responsible for underwriting, monitoring, and portfolio management across client relationships.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, risk management, and collaboration with relationship teams to deliver tailored lending solutions and drive client growth in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of asset-based lending, commercial banking, or corporate banking lending.
• 10+ years of demonstrated success achieving portfolio quality and business development objectives.
• 7+ years of leadership experience, preferably managing teams of five or more direct reports.
• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable.

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, 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Asset-based lending

Portfolio management

Credit risk management

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking an experienced Asset Based Lending Team Leader to guide and develop a high-performing team responsible for underwriting, monitoring, and portfolio management across client relationships.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, risk management, and collaboration with relationship teams to deliver tailored lending solutions and drive client growth in a dynamic market.