Relationship Manager VP

associatedbank; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Pension plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Military benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Commercial Relationship Manager in Milwaukee to manage a portfolio of business clients, grow loan and deposit services, and coordinate with treasury, capital markets, private banking and wealth teams to deliver tailored solutions. You will assess credit needs, build long-term partnerships, and represent the bank in the community.

We’re looking for a proven business developer with 5+ years in commercial banking, strong relationship management and credit analysis

Qualifications

• For candidates, a Bachelor's degree and relevant commercial banking experience are required.
• Strong skills in relationship management, client acquisition, and credit assessment.
• Experience delivering treasury, lending, or other commercial banking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial relationships to drive retention and growth.
• Grow loan, deposit, and fee income through business development.
• Coordinate with treasury management, capital markets, and wealth teams to deliver solutions.
• Analyze client financials and credit opportunities to propose lending structures.
• Identify client needs and connect them with appropriate products and experts.
• Maintain portfolio risk management and compliance with bank policy.
• Present credit opportunities and recommendations during loan approvals.
• Represent Associated Bank in the community and build referral networks.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Credit analysis

Treasury management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Job description

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 Commercial Relationship Manager, you will help businesses grow by building strong client relationships, delivering strategic financial solutions, and connecting clients with the full range of Associated Bank capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to expand your market influence, deepen client partnerships, and play a key role in growing our commercial banking presence.

What you'll do

• Manage a portfolio of commercial relationships, driving client retention and long-term growth.
• Drive loan, deposit, and fee income growth through proactive business development and relationship expansion.
• Partner with treasury management, capital markets, private banking, wealth management, and other specialists to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Analyze client financial information and credit opportunities to recommend appropriate lending structures.
• Identify client needs and connect customers with the right products, services, and banking experts.
• Maintain strong portfolio administration and risk management practices aligned with bank policy and regulatory requirements.
• Present credit opportunities and recommendations as part of the loan approval process.
• Represent Associated Bank in the community by building referral networks and participating in business and civic organizations.

What you'll bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.
• Proven business development, relationship management, and credit analysis skills.
• Experience growing client relationships and delivering treasury, deposit, lending, or other commercial banking solutions.
• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable.

Preferred

• 8+ years of commercial banking or business-to-business sales experience.
• Demonstrated success developing new business and expanding market share.
• Strong knowledge of treasury management and other non-credit commercial banking products.
• Established network of business and professional contacts within the market.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll build meaningful relationships, make a direct impact in the communities we serve, and work alongside experienced banking professionals who are invested in your success. We offer opportunities for career growth, ongoing development, and a collaborative culture where your contributions matter.

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 .

Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence (\"AI\") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.

AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment whe