Chief Analytics Officer

Associated Banc‑Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 182,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource G

Professional development opportunities

Well-being programs & incentives

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Personal banking benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank seeks a Chief Analytics Officer to lead data-driven insights and strategies across Marketing, Product Development, and lines of business. You will manage a team of data analysts, data consultants, and data scientists, shaping decisions and performance improvements.

You will partner with multiple functions to identify growth opportunities, develop predictive models, and define KPI frameworks. This role centers on leveraging analytics for growth and competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or related field.
• 10 years data analytics experience driving growth, optimization, and innovation.
• 8 years building high-performing teams with hiring, development, and coaching.
• 8 years banking experience with analytics focus.
• 8 years using Python, R, SAS, SQL and data visualization tools.
• 8 years marketing analytics focused on deposit growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data analysts, data scientists, and data consultants through hiring, coaching, development, and performance management.
• Develop analytics strategies that turn data into actionable insights and measurable business results.
• Partner with Marketing, Product, Pricing, Sales, Finance, and Digital teams to identify opportunities for growth, engagement, and improvement.
• Develop predictive models and machine learning strategies for marketing, product, pricing, distribution, and other key areas.
• Define KPIs, measurement strategies, and reporting frameworks to evaluate initiatives and launches.
• Advance marketing analytics to improve customer acquisition, retention, and ROI.
• Present complex analytical findings to senior executives and C-suite leaders clearly.
• Build scalable analytics environments in partnership with data management and architecture teams.

Skills

Data analytics leadership

Banking experience

Advanced analytics tools

Machine learning techniques

Marketing analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, or Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

SAS

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

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

Associated Bank is seeking a Chief Analytics Officer for our Milwaukee office location. As the Chief Analytics Officer, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of data-driven insights, models, and strategies across the organization, including Marketing, Product Development, and lines of business. Your primary focus will be to leverage data, models, and advanced analytics to drive business growth, shape the marketing and product strategies, and enhance decision‑making across various segments. You will manage a team of data analysts, data consultants, and data scientists who will collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and recommendations for performance improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead a high‑performing team of data analysts, data scientists, and data consultants through hiring, coaching, development, and performance management.
• Drive analytics strategies that turn data into actionable insights and measurable business results.
• Partner with Marketing, Product, Pricing, Sales, Finance, and Digital teams to identify opportunities for growth, customer engagement, and operational improvement.
• Develop predictive models and machine learning strategies supporting marketing, product, pricing, distribution, and other key business areas.
• Define KPIs, measurement strategies, and reporting frameworks to evaluate strategic initiatives, marketing programs, and product launches.
• Advance marketing analytics and optimization capabilities to improve customer acquisition, deepening, retention, and return on marketing investment.
• Present complex analytical findings and recommendations to senior executives and C‑suite leaders in a clear and compelling way.
• Build scalable analytics, visualization, and data environments in partnership with data management and architecture teams.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Individuals must have 10 years of data analytics experience which includes leveraging data to drive business growth, optimizing operations and fostering innovation.
• As part of the 10 years of data analytics experience required, the individual must have:
  • 8 years of building high performing teams, to include hiring, developing, and coaching various levels of colleagues
  • 8 years of banking experience
  • 8 years of experience with advanced analytical tools (Python, R, SAS, SQL) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
  • 8 years of statistical models and machine learning techniques experience, particularly focused on marketing performance
  • 8 years of marketing analytics experience with a focus on data analytics improving deposit balance growth

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful analytics work, develop talented professionals, and help shape data‑driven strategies across the organization. At Associated Bank, we invest in our people and encourage collaboration, learning, and new ideas that create lasting impact for our customers and communities.

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.

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‑focusedColleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well‑being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployeestock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investmentand 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.

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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.

$182,070.00 - $312,120.00 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.