First Line Risk Analyst Senior - Deposits

Associated Banc‑Corp; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,280 - 120,480; Full time

Job summary

Associated Bank in Green Bay, Wisconsin, seeks a Senior First Line Risk Analyst to strengthen risk management by leading key deposit risk initiatives and ensuring effective controls.

You will partner across teams to identify risks, improve processes, and deliver meaningful insights that support sound business decisions while meeting regulatory expectations. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise and make a visible impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the financial services industry with responsibilities related to risk-management programs and practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise or operational risk frameworks, internal controls, banking products, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting compliance with regulations such as OCC, BSA/AML, RegE, RegCC, and UDAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead deposit risk mitigation activities to ensure regulatory compliance with internal policies.
• Monitor deposit risk systems, identify high-risk activity, and communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct Initiative Risk Assessments (IRAs) for new deposit products, services, and system enhancements.
• Partner with business teams and second-line risk functions to strengthen controls and support risk-management objectives.
• Support issue and event remediation efforts by validating corrective actions and tracking ongoing effectiveness.
• Analyze control testing, quality assurance reviews, and risk reporting to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate documentation and program support for internal audits and regulatory examinations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management / Finance

Job description

Role Summary

As a First Line Risk Analyst Senior, you will strengthen the bank’s risk management practices by leading key deposit risk initiatives and ensuring effective controls are in place. You will partner across teams to identify risks, improve processes, and deliver meaningful insights that support sound business decisions while meeting regulatory expectations. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise and make a visible impact across the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead deposit risk mitigation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Monitor deposit risk systems, identify high‑risk activity, and communicate findings to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Conduct Initiative Risk Assessments (IRAs) for new deposit products, services, and system enhancements.
• Partner with business teams and second‑line risk functions to strengthen controls and support risk‑management objectives.
• Support issue and event remediation efforts by validating corrective actions and tracking ongoing effectiveness.
• Analyze control testing, quality assurance reviews, and risk reporting to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate documentation and program support for internal audits and regulatory examinations.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in the financial services industry with responsibilities related to risk‑management programs and practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise or operational risk frameworks, internal controls, banking products, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting compliance with regulations such as OCC, BSA/AML, RegE, RegCC, and UDAAP.

Preferred Experience

• Leading risk assessments, control testing, or quality assurance reviews.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience partnering across business and risk functions to implement effective risk solutions.
• Familiarity with issue management and remediation frameworks.

Compensation

Base salary range: $70,280.00 – $120,480.00 per year. Total compensation may include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the base pay.

EEO 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, veteran status, or any other protected class. We fully comply with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures and act in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and related requirements.