Strategic Commercial Relationship Leader

Associated Bank; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Pension

Volunteer time off

Colleague Resource Groups

Career development

Bonuses & benefits

Financial product benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Commercial Relationship Manager in Milwaukee to grow the bank's commercial relationships. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, develop opportunities, and coordinate with treasury, capital markets, private banking, and wealth teams to deliver tailored financial solutions.

The role requires strong business development, relationship management, and credit analysis capabilities, with a focus on lending, deposits, and cash management for commercial clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent.
• 5+ years in commercial banking or B2B sales.
• Proven ability in business development, relationships, and credit analysis.
• Experience delivering treasury, deposit, lending, or related commercial solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Credit analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Commercial Relationship Manager in Milwaukee to grow the bank's commercial relationships. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, develop opportunities, and coordinate with treasury, capital markets, private banking, and wealth teams to deliver tailored financial solutions.

The role requires strong business development, relationship management, and credit analysis capabilities, with a focus on lending, deposits, and cash management for commercial clients.