Regional CRE Credit Leader

Associated Bank; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 168,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Volunteer time off

Diversity-focused employee groups

Professional development

Bonuses and incentives

Banking benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank seeks a Regional Credit Manager to lead credit leadership, risk oversight, and approval support for CRE lending teams. This role partners with business leaders to evaluate opportunities, maintain portfolio quality, and guide a team of credit professionals.

It offers influence over strategic lending decisions and growth within a respected regional bank. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in commercial credit with delegated authority, strong underwriting knowledge, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of commercial credit administration experience with delegated credit approval authority.
• Experience evaluating complex commercial credit transactions and applying sound risk management practices.
• Previous leadership experience developing, coaching, and managing credit or lending professionals.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending, credit underwriting, portfolio management, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and approve CRE lending requests while ensuring alignment with credit policies, risk tolerances, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with CRE relationship managers to structure credit solutions that support client needs and business growth.
• Monitor portfolio quality, asset quality ratings, and concentration trends to identify and manage risk proactively.
• Provide guidance on loan policy, underwriting standards, and credit risk management across the organization.
• Collaborate with relationship managers and portfolio managers to strengthen credit analysis and lending practices.
• Support executive reporting, loan loss forecasting, and portfolio reviews through accurate risk assessments.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including portfolio acquisitions, integrations, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Credit leadership

Risk oversight

Portfolio management

Staff coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Associated Bank seeks a Regional Credit Manager to lead credit leadership, risk oversight, and approval support for CRE lending teams. This role partners with business leaders to evaluate opportunities, maintain portfolio quality, and guide a team of credit professionals.

It offers influence over strategic lending decisions and growth within a respected regional bank. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in commercial credit with delegated authority, strong underwriting knowledge, and leadership