Portfolio Relationship Manager: Data Center Lending

Associated Bank - Corp; Arizona; On-site; USD 118,860 - 203,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Pension

Volunteer time off

Diversity groups

Career development

Well-being & incentives

Banking benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank seeks a Portfolio Relationship Manager to own a growing lending portfolio, source deals, underwrite, and mentor a team of portfolio managers. You will work with sponsors, financial institutions, and internal teams to drive deal execution from origination to funding.

You will lead credit structuring, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization, while building high-trust relationships with borrowers and stakeholders in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in credit underwriting, financial analysis, and portfolio management.
• 2+ years of strong industry knowledge in data centers, infrastructure, or commercial lending.
• 2+ years of expertise in financial modeling, risk assessment, and loan structuring.
• 2+ years of proven ability to manage client relationships and negotiate deal terms.
• 4+ years of advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Access).
• 2+ years of formal credit training (preferred), but strong analytical and structuring skills are key.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline, or equivalent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Be a Dealmaker – Partner with the Group Leader to source, structure, and execute new lending opportunities with sponsors and financial institutions.
• Own the Credit Process – Lead the underwriting and credit approval process, ensuring transactions align with our strategic goals and risk framework.
• Manage High-Value Portfolios – Oversee existing and new transactions, handling loan modifications, compliance tracking, legal documentation, and financial analysis.
• Build Key Relationships – Act as the central point of contact for borrowers, sponsors, legal advisors, risk teams, and internal stakeholders, ensuring a seamless lending experience.
• Lead & Develop Talent – Manage a team of portfolio managers, providing mentorship, training, and oversight to drive operational excellence and career growth.
• Navigate Complex Deals – Leverage your deep industry knowledge to navigate credit structuring, due diligence, and market trends in the data center financing space.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Financial analysis

Portfolio management

Data center knowledge

Financial modeling

Credit risk assessment

Loan structuring

Relationship management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associated Bank seeks a Portfolio Relationship Manager to own a growing lending portfolio, source deals, underwrite, and mentor a team of portfolio managers. You will work with sponsors, financial institutions, and internal teams to drive deal execution from origination to funding.

You will lead credit structuring, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization, while building high-trust relationships with borrowers and stakeholders in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.