Business Banking Team Leader

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.

Manage a team of Relationship Managers Business Development Officers Portfolio Managers and/or support staff responsible primarily for business development relationship management and portfolio management. Responsible for P&L performance and managing multiple markets across the Associated footprint. Depending upon the market and scope of responsibility the Team Leader may be responsible for direct sales production and portfolio management. Provide coaching and performance assessment to the sales and support direct reports. Initiate and develop new business relationships. Ensure the portfolio administration and risk management of each client relationship is in compliance with established Associated BancCorp credit policy procedure and business strategy as well as commercial and regulatory guidelines.

• Develop and manage relationships by reviewing and analyzing financial data alongside the Relationship and/or Portfolio Manager to determine the merits of specific loan requests and recommend structure as well as aggressively manage the client relationship. Responsible for crossselling all noncredit bank services (i.e. Commercial Deposit and Treasury Management Capital Markets Private Banking Wealth Management and Institutional Services Associated Financial Group Employee Benefit Services Retail BankatWork etc. to our existing client base and prospects.
• Directly or through leading others initiate new business opportunities for the bank through the development of new business contacts and maintenance of existing client relationships to ensure sufficient loan deposit and fee income. Effectively leverage assigned staff for maximum personal impact on new business development. Ensure resources are always deployed on a highest and best use basis. Act as deal team leader on all substantial new business opportunities.
• Manage team members relationship activities with personal involvement in key accounts. Identify needs and refer customers to partners within and across lines of business who can best meet those needs. Serve as a relationship manager for nonborrowing accounts and loan clients for matters relating to other banking services. Maintain proficiency in CDTM services working closely with CDTM staff for solicitation of high value CDTM accounts.
• Directly or through leading others provide financial advice and counsel to clients and prospective clients regarding trends and conditions of the business environment and general banking trends. Train and coach team members on financial advisory topics.
• Work closely with respective Relationship and/or Portfolio Managers to ensure the portfolio administration and risk management of each client relationship is in compliance with established Associated BancCorp credit policy procedure and business strategy as well as regulatory guidelines. Monitor loan repayment activities and financial condition of borrowing clients and take necessary action to collect past due accounts and ongoing repayment ability of all other accounts. Assume overall responsibility for the credit quality of the teams loan portfolio. Make presentations on specific loans and participate in the banks Loan Approval Process recommending approval and appropriate structure of credits.
• Work with Director of Business Banking to establish strategy and annual business plan with responsibility for of initiatives budgeting business reviews and collaborating with key partners and stakeholders.
• Manage colleagues by establishing annual performance goals; allocating resources; assessing annual performance; and determining and recommending individual merit incentive and/or promotional increases. Conduct periodic huddles with colleagues to discuss current stateofthestate and brainstorm on ideas to increase revenue and efficiency and ensure staff is trained on any procedure changes.
• Participate in community business and industryspecific functions/groups to ensure a positive image for the bank. Serve on community corporate or notforprofit boards as applicable.

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Business Finance or Accounting Required
Experience: 710 years Commercial corporate or specialized banking. Required
Licenses and Certifications: CTP Certified Treasury Professional within 2 years Preferred

Must have access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive self if applicable. by start date Required

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 diversityfocusedColleague Resource Groups.

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.

• Bonus benefits including wellbeing programs and incentives parental leaveanemployee stock purchase plan military benefits and much more.

• Personal banking loan investmentand insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota 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 onFacebookLinkedInandX.

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 Banks anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application interview and hiring process. Please contactif you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated BancCorp is an Affirmative Action andEqual Opportunity Employer. Associated BancCorp participates in the EVerify Program. EVerify NoticeEnglish or Spanish. Know Your Right to WorkEnglishorSpanish.

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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.

$128030.00 $219480.00 per year