Relationship Manager - Commercial Banking

Associated Banc‑Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off for community service

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource G

Professional development opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Associated Bank is actively seeking a Relationship Manager to grow and manage a portfolio of commercial middle market clients in Chicago. You will ensure high-quality credit and client experience while deepening existing relationships and bringing in new business.

You will collaborate with specialists across the bank, analyze financial data for loan requests, and help cross-sell treasury and other non-credit products to drive revenue and client success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years commercial banking or B2B sales experience.
• Strong credit analysis skills.
• Proven success in business development, client management, and cross-selling commercial banking solutions.
• Knowledge of treasury management and other non-borrowing products.
• Preferred experience serving corporate middle-market clients ($25MM+ revenue) and active COI networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial middle market loan, deposit, and fee income growth.
• Develop new business through consistent calling efforts, centers of influence, and proactive prospecting.
• Partner with internal teams to cross-sell treasury management, capital markets, wealth, and other non-credit products.
• Analyze financial data to evaluate loan requests, recommend credit structures, and participate in the approval process with Portfolio Management.
• Ensure portfolio administration and credit quality align with Associated Bank policies, regulatory standards, and risk guidelines.
• Provide financial guidance to clients using market insights and bank-approved resources.
• Represent the bank in community and business organizations, building referral networks and elevating Associated Bank’s presence.
• Identify client needs and refer opportunities across business lines to deepen relationships.

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. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires. As a Relationship Manager, you will grow and manage a portfolio of commercial middle market clients while ensuring a high-quality credit and client experience. You’ll deepen existing relationships, bring in new business, and partner closely with specialists across the bank. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a growing market and build long-term client partnerships.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial middle market loan, deposit, and fee income growth.
• Develop new business through consistent calling efforts, centers of influence, and proactive prospecting.
• Partner with internal teams to cross-sell treasury management, capital markets, wealth, and other non-credit products.
• Analyze financial data to evaluate loan requests, recommend credit structures, and participate in the approval process with Portfolio Management.
• Ensure portfolio administration and credit quality align with Associated Bank policies, regulatory standards, and risk guidelines.
• Provide financial guidance to clients using market insights and bank-approved resources.
• Represent the bank in community and business organizations, building referral networks and elevating Associated Bank’s presence.
• Identify client needs and refer opportunities across business lines to deepen relationships.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years commercial banking or B2B sales experience
• Strong credit analysis skills
• Proven success in business development, client management, and cross-selling commercial banking solutions
• Knowledge of treasury management and other non-borrowing products
• Preferred Experience serving corporate middle-market clients ($25MM+ revenue) Active community involvement and established COI networks

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you’ll join a people-first culture where your expertise, voice, and growth matter. You’ll partner with talented colleagues, build meaningful client relationships, and help fuel economic growth in the communities we serve.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

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, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success.

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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. $99,470.00 - $170,520.00 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.