Relationship Manager - Commercial Banking

Associated Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 107,870 - 184,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings including 401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off to volunteer

Opportunities for professional development

Well-being programs and incentives

Parental leave and employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Associated Bank in Cincinnati seeks an experienced Middle Market Banker to establish and grow a commercial portfolio. Your role will involve driving loan growth and collaborating across various departments to provide tailored financial solutions.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have over 8 years in commercial banking with a proven track record of client management and portfolio growth. This position comes with competitive salaries and multiple benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial banking or B2B business development experience.
• Proven track record of portfolio growth, client management, and credit analysis.
• Strong knowledge of commercial products and non-credit solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a Middle Market Commercial portfolio through proactive prospecting.
• Drive loan, deposit, and fee income growth by identifying opportunities.
• Analyze client financials and structure credit solutions.

Skills

Commercial banking experience

B2B business development

Client management

Credit analysis

Portfolio growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Job description

Overview

Associated Bank is expanding into new markets and seeking experienced, entrepreneurial middle market bankers to build and grow a commercial portfolio from the ground up. This role offers the opportunity to shape market presence, deepen client relationships, and drive meaningful growth. You’ll partner across the bank to deliver tailored financial solutions and expand market share.

What You'll Do

• Build and grow a Middle Market Commercial portfolio through proactive prospecting, COI development, and client retention strategies.
• Drive loan, deposit, and fee income growth by identifying opportunities and executing disciplined calling plans.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver holistic solutions across Treasury Management, Capital Markets, Private Banking, and Wealth.
• Analyze client financials and structure credit solutions aligned with risk and policy guidelines.
• Manage portfolio risk and ensure compliance with credit policy, regulatory standards, and business strategy.
• Present credit recommendations and participate in loan approval processes in partnership with Portfolio Management.
• Engage in community and business organizations to build brand presence and generate referral networks.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of commercial banking or B2B business development experience
• Proven track record of portfolio growth, client management, and credit analysis
• Strong knowledge of commercial products and non-credit solutions

Preferred

• Experience building portfolios in expansion or growth markets
• Established network of middle market clients and centers of influence

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This is a unique opportunity to build something new—backed by the strength, stability, and full platform of Associated Bank. You’ll have the autonomy to grow your portfolio while collaborating with a high-performing, relationship-focused team. We invest in your success with the tools, support, and culture to help you thrive.

Apply Today

Apply today to make an impact. 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-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. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.

Compliance and Accessibility

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.

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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.

$107,870.00 - $184,920.00 per year