Strategic Commercial Relationship Manager

Associated Banc‑Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off for community service

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource G

Professional development opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Associated Bank is actively seeking a Relationship Manager to grow and manage a portfolio of commercial middle market clients in Chicago. You will ensure high-quality credit and client experience while deepening existing relationships and bringing in new business.

You will collaborate with specialists across the bank, analyze financial data for loan requests, and help cross-sell treasury and other non-credit products to drive revenue and client success.

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.
• Preferred experience serving corporate middle-market clients ($25MM+ revenue) and active COI networks.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Associated Bank is actively seeking a Relationship Manager to grow and manage a portfolio of commercial middle market clients in Chicago. You will ensure high-quality credit and client experience while deepening existing relationships and bringing in new business.

You will collaborate with specialists across the bank, analyze financial data for loan requests, and help cross-sell treasury and other non-credit products to drive revenue and client success.