Minnesota Business Banking Portfolio Manager - VP

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 Business Banking Portfolio Manager, VP you will manage and grow a portfolio of business banking relationships while ensuring strong credit quality and risk management. You will partner closely with Relationship Managers, Credit teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional client service and support portfolio growth. This role offers opportunities to deepen your credit expertise, influence lending decisions, and mentor developing team members.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the end-to-end renewal process to ensure timely completion of credit presentations and approvals.

• Complete annual credit reviews and ongoing portfolio monitoring to maintain strong credit quality.

• Analyze financial statements and borrower performance to evaluate loan requests and recommend appropriate structures.

• Partner with Relationship Managers, Credit teams, and internal stakeholders to support client needs and business growth.

• Monitor loan repayment activity and proactively address credit concerns and past-due accounts.

• Present credit recommendations and participate in the loan approval process as appropriate.

• Maintain compliance with bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Support team success through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and participation in special projects.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of experience in commercial, corporate, specialized banking, or credit analysis/approval.

• 2+ years of experience managing complex credit relationships.

• Strong financial analysis, credit underwriting, and portfolio management skills.

• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if required for the role.

Preferred

• Experience presenting credit recommendations and participating in loan approval processes.

• Experience mentoring or training junior team members.

• Strong relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values professional growth, client success, and community involvement. We invest in employee development and provide opportunities to expand your expertise while making a meaningful impact on clients and local businesses. Apply today to make an impact.

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.

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 contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

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.

$85,330.00 - $146,280.00 per year