CRE Relationship Manager Senior - SVP

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.

Associated Bank is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager to grow and manage a portfolio of commercial real estate clients. In this role, you will develop new business, deepen existing client relationships, and deliver tailored financial solutions that support client success. This is an opportunity to drive market growth, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial real estate relationships while driving loan, deposit, and fee income growth.
• Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, referrals, centers of influence, and community networking.
• Analyze financial information and structure lending solutions that meet client needs and align with bank policies.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver treasury management, capital markets, insurance, private banking, and wealth solutions.
• Present credit opportunities and recommendations through the loan approval process.
• Advise clients on financial strategies, industry trends, and banking solutions that support their business objectives.
• Monitor portfolio performance and credit quality to ensure sound risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Represent Associated Bank within the community to strengthen relationships and generate referral opportunities.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending, commercial banking, or business-to-business sales.
• 10+ years of demonstrated success developing client relationships and achieving sales goals.
• Strong financial analysis, credit structuring, and relationship management skills.

Preferred

• Experience managing complex commercial real estate portfolios.
• Established network of commercial real estate professionals and centers of influence.
• Experience working with treasury management, capital markets, wealth management, and other commercial banking solutions.
• Strong understanding of commercial credit, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

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 aiapply.co 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.

$147,000.00 - $252,000.00 per year