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Power & Utilities Portfolio Manager AVP

Associated Bank


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 95270 - 163320
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Join Associated Bank as a Power & Utilities Portfolio Manager AVP where youll help manage and grow a specialized portfolio of power project finance and utility this role youll analyze complex transactions support new business opportunities and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver sound credit solutions. Youll have opportunities to deepen your expertise in project finance while building strong client relationships and advancing your career.

Key Accountabilities

  • Analyze new and existing power project finance and utility transactions to support sound credit decisions.

  • Manage ongoing portfolio monitoring including annual reviews covenant compliance risk ratings and loan modifications.

  • Prepare credit approvals financial analyses and presentation materials for new financing opportunities.

  • Partner with Relationship Managers Credit Risk Management Legal and Operations to execute transactions from origination through closing.

  • Review financial models market studies engineering reports legal documentation and project contracts to assess transaction risks.

  • Support client onboarding including KYC requirements loan documentation booking funding and closing activities.

  • Maintain accurate portfolio records credit files and internal reporting to ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Mentor junior analysts and associates by sharing knowledge of credit processes systems and best practices.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting Economics or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 3 years of commercial corporate commercial real estate specialized banking or credit approval experience.

  • 3 years of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint.

  • Valid drivers license and reliable transportation if applicable.

Preferred

  • Experience in power project finance and utility lending.

  • 2 years of experience analyzing complex credit transactions and financial statements.

  • 2 years of experience working directly with clients or business partners.

  • Formal credit training.

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or progress toward earning the credential.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank youll join a collaborative team where your expertise helps finance critical infrastructure projects that support communities and businesses. We invest in professional development encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities to grow within a specialized and evolving area of commercial banking. 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-focusedColleague Resource Groups.

  • Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.

  • Bonus benefits including well-being 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 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 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 Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify 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.


For certain positions total compensation may also include incentive commission or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.


$95270.00 - $163320.00 per year

Required Experience:

Manager


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