CRA Program Lead & Compliance Strategist

Associated Bank - Corp; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Pension

Volunteer time off

Diversity ERGs

Competitive salary & development

Well-being programs & bonuses

Personal banking benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank seeks an Assistant CRA Officer to lead the day-to-day management of the CRA program, partnering with lines of business to advance community development lending and investments. The role supports examinations, audits, and enterprise projects, offering visibility and a clear path to CRA leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in banking compliance/risk with CRA emphasis, plus at least 2 years in leadership, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in risk, compliance, CRA, legal, mortgage lending, or related field.
• 5+ years of banking experience in compliance, risk, CRA or regulatory examinations with CRA emphasis.
• 2+ years of banking leadership experience or leading a banking department, product, or program.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple business lines.
• Knowledge of banking compliance, regulatory examinations, risk management, or CRA requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

CRA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Risk/Compliance/CRA or related field

5+ years in banking compliance, risk, CRA, or regulatory examinations

2+ years banking leadership experience

Experience cross-functional with multiple business lines

Knowledge of CRA requirements and regulatory examinations

7+ years banking experience in CRA/regulatory examinations

Certification in Risk Management

Community development experience

Fair lending experience

Fair and responsible banking experience

Job description

Associated Bank seeks an Assistant CRA Officer to lead the day-to-day management of the CRA program, partnering with lines of business to advance community development lending and investments. The role supports examinations, audits, and enterprise projects, offering visibility and a clear path to CRA leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in banking compliance/risk with CRA emphasis, plus at least 2 years in leadership, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.