Assistant CRA Officer

Associated Banc‑Corp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings including 401(k) &

Pension plans

Paid time off to volunteer in your社区

Job summary

Associated Banc-Corp in Milwaukee seeks an Assistant CRA Officer to lead the day-to-day management of the CRA program, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong community development support across the bank. You will partner with multiple business lines, monitor performance, prepare analyses and reporting, and provide training to partners on CRA requirements, with a clear path to CRA leadership.

The role offers visibility, opportunity for impact on lending, investments, and outreach, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of banking experience with emphasis on CRA
• Knowledge of CRA requirements and regulatory examinations
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple business lines

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the CRA program, ensuring timely reviews and regulatory compliance
• Partner with business lines to support CRA-eligible lending, investments, and services
• Coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, mergers and acquisitions related to CRA
• Develop and enhance policies and processes to strengthen compliance and program effectiveness
• Deliver training and guidance on CRA requirements to business partners
• Prepare performance reporting and management narratives to support oversight

Skills

Banking experience

CRA knowledge

Regulatory examinations

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

Role Summary

The Assistant CRA Officer provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day management of the Bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Program, helping ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting community development initiatives. This role partners closely with business leaders across the organization to monitor CRA performance, support examinations and audits, and advance strategic lending, investment, and outreach efforts. It offers strong visibility across the organization and a clear succession path to future CRA leadership opportunities.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the CRA program, ensuring timely completion of reviews and compliance-related activities.
• Partner with business lines to support community development lending, investments, services, and other CRA-eligible initiatives.
• Coordinate and support regulatory examinations, internal audits, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise projects related to CRA compliance.
• Develop, implement, and enhance policies, procedures, and processes that strengthen regulatory compliance and program effectiveness.
• Facilitate meetings and collaborate across multiple business areas to promote CRA-related activities and business development opportunities.
• Monitor, validate, and analyze CRA data and reporting to ensure accuracy, integrity, and regulatory readiness.
• Deliver training, guidance, and ongoing support to business partners on CRA requirements and eligible activities.
• Prepare performance reporting, analyses, presentations, and management narratives to support decision-making and program oversight.

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Risk, Compliance, CRA, Legal, Mortgage Lending, or a related field.

• 5+ years of banking experience in compliance, risk, CRA, regulatory examinations, or related risk management with an emphasis on CRA.
• 2+ years of banking leadership experience or experience leading and managing a banking department, product, or program.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple business lines.
• Knowledge of banking compliance, regulatory examinations, risk management, or Community Reinvestment Act requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of banking experience in compliance, CRA, regulatory examinations, or related risk management with an emphasis on CRA.
• Certification in Risk Management.
• Community development experience.
• Fair lending experience.
• Fair and responsible banking experience.

Why You'll Love Working Here

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping strengthen community development efforts and regulatory compliance across the organization. You'll work closely with senior leaders, gain broad exposure across multiple business lines, and contribute to initiatives that support both business growth and community investment. With a clear succession path and opportunities for professional development, this position provides a strong platform for long-term career growth.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

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.

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 performance 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.

Artificial Intelligence Statement To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position. AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

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. $92,190.00 - $158,040.00 per year

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success.

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