Bank Manager

Associated Banc‑Corp; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Volunteer time off

Colleague Resource Groups

Professional development opportunities

Bonus/incentives programs

Personal banking and investment & insu

Job summary

Associated Bank in Illinois is seeking a Bank Manager to lead a dynamic team, oversee daily branch operations, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will drive sales and service goals, build lasting relationships with customers and your community, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes inclusive leadership, talent development, and collaboration with internal departments to offer comprehensive financial solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated sales leadership and/or supervisory experience.
• 2+ years of goals-based sales experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop branch colleagues to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence.
• Manage daily branch operations, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Drive business growth by acquiring new customers and deepening existing relationships through a needs-based approach.
• Partner with internal departments to deliver comprehensive financial solutions to customers and prospects.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain high-performing team members who reflect Associated Bank’s values and service commitment.
• Establish clear branch goals and action plans to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Champion change and foster an inclusive, positive work environment that supports collaboration and engagement.
• Represent the bank through active community involvement and promote diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Sales leadership

Branch leadership

Coaching

Relationship building

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.

Join Associated Bank as a Bank Manager and lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving strong business results. You’ll oversee daily branch operations, drive sales and service goals, and develop lasting relationships with customers and your community. This role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact on your team and the customers you serve. This position requires a credit check per 12 CPR Chapter X, Part 1026, Truth in Lending, Regulation Z.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, coach, and develop branch colleagues to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence.
• Manage daily branch operations, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Drive business growth by acquiring new customers and deepening existing relationships through a needs-based approach.
• Partner with internal departments to deliver comprehensive financial solutions to customers and prospects.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain high-performing team members who reflect Associated Bank’s values and service commitment.
• Establish clear branch goals and action plans to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Champion change and foster an inclusive, positive work environment that supports collaboration and engagement.
• Represent the bank through active community involvement and promote diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Education & Experience Required

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated sales leadership and/or supervisory experience.
• 2+ years of goals-based sales experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Proven success in branch management or financial center leadership.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, we believe in developing strong leaders who empower their teams and make a difference in their communities. You’ll enjoy professional growth opportunities, a supportive team culture, and the chance to lead initiatives that drive customer and business success.

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.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. We do this through our relentless focus on people, with a winning spirit, by listening before we act and with a commitment to achieve together. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.

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 [e-mail] 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. $58,450.00 - $100,200.00 per year

We do this through our relentless focus on people, with a winning spirit, by listening before we act and with a commitment to achieve together. What does it mean to be #RootedHere? For us, it means having a career that grows with you. We think you'll like the opportunities available at Associated Bank.