Private Bank Portfolio Manager II

Associated Banc‑Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings including 401(k)

Pension plans

Volunteer time off

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource G

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Associated Bank in Chicago seeks a Private Bank Portfolio Manager II to manage a diverse portfolio of private banking, commercial, and CRE relationships, ensuring sound credit quality and policy compliance. The role requires analyzing financials and preparing underwriting recommendations for new and existing borrowing relationships.

You will collaborate with relationship managers and credit teams to expand client opportunities while maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering tailored

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Business, Finance or Accounting).
• 2+ years in private banking or commercial banking with credit knowledge.
• Access to reliable transportation and legal ability to drive, if applicable.
• Preferred 4+ years of private/commercial banking experience with credit knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor a portfolio of private banking, commercial, and commercial real estate relationships to ensure sound credit quality and compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial statements, cash flow, collateral, and repayment sources to evaluate loan requests and recommend appropriate credit structures.
• Prepare credit presentations and underwriting recommendations for new and existing borrowing relationships, identifying risks and mitigating factors.
• Support client opportunities by developing financial analyses, profitability assessments, and lending recommendations.
• Oversee ongoing portfolio monitoring including annual reviews, risk rating assessments, loan renewals, and covenant compliance.
• Partner with relationship managers, credit teams, and business partners to address portfolio needs and support client retention.

Skills

Credit knowledge

Private banking experience

Financial analysis

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Job description

Private Bank Portfolio Manager II

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.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and monitor a portfolio of private banking, commercial, and commercial real estate relationships to ensure sound credit quality and compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial statements, cash flow, collateral, and repayment sources to evaluate loan requests and recommend appropriate credit structures.
• Prepare credit presentations and underwriting recommendations for new and existing borrowing relationships, identifying risks and mitigating factors.
• Support prospective and current client opportunities by developing financial analyses, profitability assessments, and lending recommendations.
• Oversee ongoing portfolio monitoring, including annual reviews, risk rating assessments, loan renewals, and covenant compliance.
• Partner with relationship managers, credit teams, and business partners to address portfolio needs, resolve credit issues, and support client retention efforts.
• Track and report key portfolio metrics, including loan maturities, documentation exceptions, financial reporting requirements, and past due accounts.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships through additional banking and financial services while maintaining a strong presence within the community and marketplace.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of private banking or commercial banking experience with credit knowledge.
• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable.
• Preferred 4+ years of private banking or commercial banking experience with credit knowledge.

Why You'll Love Working Here

This role offers the opportunity to work with complex client relationships while partnering with experienced banking professionals across multiple disciplines. You'll play a key role in managing credit quality, supporting client growth, and delivering meaningful financial solutions that help clients achieve their goals.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• 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-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and 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.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position. AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

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. $67,340.00 - $115,440.00 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.