Portfolio Manager - VP

Portfolio Manager

Join Associated Bank as a Portfolio Manager supporting Commercial Real Estate clients through credit analysis, portfolio management, and relationship support. You'll play a key role in evaluating loan opportunities, managing risk, and contributing to client growth. This role offers strong exposure to complex deals and opportunities to develop leadership and credit expertise.

Key Accountabilities

• Analyze borrower financials, property performance, and market data to evaluate new and existing loan opportunities
• Manage portfolio risk by monitoring loan performance and ensuring accurate, timely risk ratings
• Partner with Relationship Managers to support client relationships and deliver responsive service
• Prepare clear, comprehensive credit presentations and approval materials
• Ensure compliance with lending policies, regulatory guidelines, and internal procedures
• Monitor repayment activity, covenant compliance, and overall financial condition of borrowers
• Support due diligence and underwriting for new client opportunities and transactions
• Contribute to special projects and mentor junior team members as needed

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of experience in Commercial Real Estate or credit analysis
• 4+ years managing or analyzing complex credit transactions

Preferred:

• 3+ years in sales or business development
• 1+ year of formal credit training
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where your insights directly impact client success. We invest in your development through hands-on deal exposure, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Be part of a team that values relationships, accountability, and community impactapply 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.

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.

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.

$83,580.00 - $143,280.00 per year