Senior Portfolio Relationship Manager - Data Center Lending

Associated Bank - Corp; Michigan; On-site; USD 118,860 - 203,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Volunteer time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Portfolio Relationship Manager to own a growing data center lending portfolio and drive deal execution, underwriting, and portfolio growth with sponsors, financial institutions, and internal teams.

You will lead underwriting, credit approvals, and risk management while mentoring a team of portfolio managers and building strong client relationships to deliver seamless funding and long-term value.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in credit underwriting, financial analysis, and portfolio management.
• 2+ years of strong industry knowledge in data centers, infrastructure, or commercial lending.
• 2+ years of expertise in financial modeling, risk assessment, and loan structuring.
• 2+ years of proven ability to manage client relationships and negotiate deal terms.
• 4+ years of advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Access).
• 2+ years of formal credit training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Be a Dealmaker – Partner with the Group Leader to source, structure, and execute new lending opportunities with sponsors and financial institutions.
• Own the Credit Process – Lead the underwriting and credit approval process, ensuring transactions align with our strategic goals and risk framework.
• Manage High-Value Portfolios – Oversee existing and new transactions, handling loan modifications, compliance tracking, legal documentation, and financial analysis.
• Build Key Relationships – Act as the central point of contact for borrowers, sponsors, legal advisors, risk teams, and internal stakeholders, ensuring a seamless lending experience.
• Lead & Develop Talent – Manage a team of portfolio managers, providing mentorship, training, and oversight to drive operational excellence and career growth.
• Navigate Complex Deals – Leverage your deep industry knowledge to navigate credit structuring, due diligence, and market trends in the data center financing space.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Financial analysis

Portfolio management

Data centers

Commercial lending

Financial modeling

Relationship management

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Portfolio Relationship Manager to own a growing data center lending portfolio and drive deal execution, underwriting, and portfolio growth with sponsors, financial institutions, and internal teams.

You will lead underwriting, credit approvals, and risk management while mentoring a team of portfolio managers and building strong client relationships to deliver seamless funding and long-term value.