Regional Credit Manager — Lead, Risk & Growth

Associated Bank - Corp; 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 Colleague Resource G

Competitive salaries and development

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Regional Credit Manager to lead a team of credit professionals, oversee risk and approval processes, and support profitable commercial lending growth across the region. The role partners with banking leaders to structure credit solutions that meet client needs while maintaining strict risk controls.

You will drive portfolio quality, ensure adherence to policies, and contribute to strategic credit initiatives.

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 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

• Lead and develop a team of credit professionals through coaching, talent development, and performance management.
• Evaluate and approve commercial lending requests while ensuring alignment with credit policies, risk tolerances, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Commercial Banking leaders 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

Leadership

Credit risk

Credit underwriting

Regulatory knowledge

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Credit risk systems

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Regional Credit Manager to lead a team of credit professionals, oversee risk and approval processes, and support profitable commercial lending growth across the region. The role partners with banking leaders to structure credit solutions that meet client needs while maintaining strict risk controls.

You will drive portfolio quality, ensure adherence to policies, and contribute to strategic credit initiatives.