CRE Portfolio Manager - Risk & Growth

Associated Bank - Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Volunteer time off

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource (

Job summary

Associated Bank seeks a Portfolio Manager focused on Commercial Real Estate to support underwriting, credit monitoring, and ongoing management of CRE lending relationships. You will evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and deliver high-quality financial solutions while adhering to lending policies and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes analyzing borrower and property economics, maintaining risk ratings, and collaborating with Relationship Managers to grow client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CRE lending, underwriting, portfolio management, or credit approval experience.
• Experience with complex credit relationships is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze borrower, guarantor, property, and market financial information to evaluate loan requests, renewals, modifications, and annual reviews.
• Monitor portfolio performance and maintain timely risk ratings for CRE relationships.
• Review loan repayment activity, property performance, and borrower financials to identify and manage risk.
• Ensure portfolio administration and client relationship management comply with lending policies and regulatory requirements.
• Minimize portfolio exceptions by managing reporting, covenants, relationship reviews, and past-due items.
• Partner with Relationship Managers to support client relationships and coordinate with Credit and operations.
• Assist with due diligence and analysis for prospective client opportunities and expansion.
• Participate in loan approval processes and present credit recommendations.

Skills

Credit analysis

Portfolio management

Financial statement analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

Job description

Associated Bank seeks a Portfolio Manager focused on Commercial Real Estate to support underwriting, credit monitoring, and ongoing management of CRE lending relationships. You will evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and deliver high-quality financial solutions while adhering to lending policies and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes analyzing borrower and property economics, maintaining risk ratings, and collaborating with Relationship Managers to grow client relationships.