Relationship Manager - ACD (Associated Community Development)

Davita Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a relationship manager focused on commercial real estate and community development in Chicago. This role involves managing a client portfolio, developing tailored financial solutions, and collaborating with internal teams to facilitate growth. The ideal candidate has strong credit skills, a background in commercial banking, and a passion for supporting underserved markets.

Benefits

Retirement savings including 401(k) and Pension plans.

Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

Competitive salaries with professional development opportunities.

Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives.

Personal banking, loan, investment, and insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in commercial banking or business-to-business sales.
• Strong client management success and knowledge of non-borrowing products.
• Must possess vehicle access for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize a client portfolio for investment and loan growth.
• Develop new relationships in commercial real estate banking.
• Cross-sell a full suite of banking products to clients.

Skills

Credit and underwriting skills

Relationship building

Business development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Job description

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.

Are you a proven relationship builder with a passion for commercial real estate with a specific focus on community development? Join a high-impact team at Associated Bank where you'll manage and grow a portfolio of commercial and commercial real estate clients developing projects in underserved and developing markets. In this role, you'll take the lead on deepening client relationships, delivering tailored financial solutions, and identifying strategic growth in community development opportunities. You'll collaborate across internal teams-from Commercial Real Estate to Commercial Lending and Treasury Management. to meet complex client needs and drive integrated success. This is a great opportunity for an experienced relationship manager who is assertive, possesses a strong initiative and works well independently with a primary focus on the affordable housing tax credit syndication industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong credit and underwriting skills and can communicate complex and tailored financial solutions to both internal and external partners.

Job Accountabilities

• Responsible for investment, loan and deposit growth through proactive management of a client portfolio, centers of influence, syndication partners and other strategic business development efforts. Client and prospect engagement includes phone outreach, in-person meetings, and coordination with internal partners.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to cross-sell a full suite of banking products and services-including Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Lending, Commercial Deposit & Treasury Management (CDTM), Capital Markets to current clients and new prospects.
• Ensure ongoing portfolio administration and risk management for each client relationship in alignment with Associated Banc-Corp credit policies, internal procedures, business strategy, and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop new commercial real estate banking relationships by evaluating financial data, with support from a Portfolio Manager, to assess investment and loan requests and recommend credit structures.
• Provide clients and prospects with financial guidance and insight into market trends and economic conditions using bank-approved research and resources.
• Present and advocate for investment and loan opportunities within the bank's approval process, recommending terms and structures in partnership with the Portfolio Manager.
• Represent the bank within the community by actively participating in business and civic groups to enhance Associated Bank's visibility and reputation. Board participation in community, corporate, or nonprofit organizations is encouraged.
• Identify client needs and provide warm referrals to partners across the organization who are best positioned to meet those needs, ensuring a holistic approach to financial service delivery.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience Business Required

Experience

• 5-7 years Commercial banking or business to business sales. Business development and credit skills. Knowledge of non-borrowing products, past track records of sales and client management success. Required
• 7-10 years Commercial banking or business to business sales. Business development and credit skills. Knowledge of non-borrowing products, past track records of sales and client management success. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive self, if applicable by start date Required

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-focusedColleague Resource Groups.

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.

• Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota 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.Join our community onFacebook,LinkedInandX.

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 [e-mail] you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action andEqual Opportunity Employer. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify NoticeEnglish or Spanish. Know Your Right to WorkEnglishorSpanish.

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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.

$91,630.00 - $157,080.00 per year