Senior Commercial Relationship Manager

associatedbank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Volunteer time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Diversity-focused colleague groups

Job summary

Associated Bank in Chicago seeks a Relationship Manager to grow and manage a portfolio of commercial middle market clients, ensuring high‑quality credit and client experience.

You’ll deepen relationships, bring in new business, and partner with specialists across the bank to drive meaningful impact and build long-term client partnerships.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial middle market loan, deposit, and fee income growth.
• Develop new business through 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.

Skills

Credit analysis

Business development

Cross-selling

Relationship management

Treasury management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

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. Apply today to grow your career and make an impact with us.

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. 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.

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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.

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