Business Banking Relationship Manager, SVP

Associated Banc‑Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off

Colleague Resource Groups

Well-being programs

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Personal banking benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank in Minneapolis seeks a seasoned banking professional to lead commercial relationship growth. The role focuses on developing new business, managing a diverse portfolio, and delivering lending and treasury solutions.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in business/finance and 10+ years in commercial banking, with strong relationship and credit analysis skills. The bank emphasizes inclusion, development, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience in business banking.
• 10+ years of commercial banking or B2B sales experience.
• Strong business development, relationship management, and credit analysis skills.
• Proven success in achieving sales growth and managing client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by identifying and closing banking opportunities with business clients.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of business banking relationships and deepen client engagement.
• Analyze financial information to recommend lending solutions that fit client needs and guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver treasury, wealth, capital markets, and other banking solutions.
• Lead credit discussions and support loan structuring and underwriting.
• Monitor portfolio performance and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Develop and execute market strategies and business plans for growth and profitability.
• Build referral networks and represent the bank in community and industry groups.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Credit analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

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.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive new business development by identifying, pursuing, and closing banking opportunities with business clients.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of business banking relationships while deepening existing client engagement.
• Analyze financial information and recommend lending solutions that align with client needs and bank guidelines.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver treasury management, wealth management, capital markets, and other banking solutions.
• Lead credit discussions and support loan structuring, underwriting, and approval recommendations.
• Monitor portfolio performance and ensure compliance with credit policies, risk standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute market strategies and business plans to achieve growth and profitability goals.
• Build referral networks and represent the bank through community, industry, and business organizations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.
• Strong business development, relationship management, and credit analysis skills.
• Proven success in achieving sales growth and managing client portfolios.
• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable.

Preferred Experience

• Leading complex commercial banking relationships.
• Strong knowledge of treasury management, wealth management, and other non-lending financial solutions.
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of relationship managers.

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.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• 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. 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.

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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. $104,160.00 - $178,560.00 per year

At Associated Bank, our purpose is to uplift our customers, community and colleagues to be financially stronger. 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. Introduce yourself to our talent acquisition consultants and we'll contact you if there's a role that seems like a good match.