First Line Risk Analyst - Lending Risk

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. Role Summary As a First Line Risk Analyst, you will help strengthen the bank’s risk and control environment by supporting monitoring, testing, and reporting activities across lending operations. In this role, you’ll partner with business leaders and risk teams to identify issues, support regulatory readiness, and improve processes that protect both customers and the organization. This is a great opportunity to build expertise in risk management, compliance, and operational controls within a collaborative banking environment. Key Accountabilities Execute monitoring activities across loan portfolios to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Perform control testing and process reviews across lending originations, servicing, and default operations. Analyze key risk indicators, including delinquencies, disputes, and complaints, and escalate concerns when needed. Support issue remediation efforts by gathering documentation and tracking corrective actions. Partner with business leaders, compliance teams, and audit partners to maintain a strong control environment. Assist with risk assessments related to new products, services, and system enhancements. Prepare clear and accurate documentation to support audit and regulatory examinations. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness and risk management practices. Education & Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years of experience in Financial Services, Operations, Compliance, Audit, Risk Support, or a related field. Up to 2 years of knowledge of banking products and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred Experience working with Investor Relations Experience supporting lending operations, control testing, or risk monitoring programs. Familiarity with regulations including TILA, ECOA, RESPA, and FDCPA. Experience working with risk reporting, KRIs, or issue management activities. Why You’ll Love Working Here Associated Bank offers a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter. You’ll have opportunities to grow your career, expand your skills, and work alongside experienced professionals committed to continuous improvement and customer success. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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. $56,700.00 - $97,200.00 per year At Associated Bank, our purpose is to uplift our customers, community and colleagues to be financially stronger. We do this through our relentless focus on people, with a winning spirit, by listening before we act and with a commitment to achieve together. What does it mean to be #RootedHere? For us, it means having a career that grows with you. We think you'll like the opportunities available at Associated Bank. Introduce yourself to our talent acquisition consultants and we'll contact you if there's a role that seems like a good match.