Business Banking Team Leader

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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.

As a Business Banking Team Leader, you will lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for business development, relationship management, and portfolio performance. You will drive growth across multiple markets while ensuring strong credit quality, risk management, and client experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, expand leadership capabilities, and influence strategy across the Associated footprint.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and support staff to drive revenue growth and portfolio performance.

• Drive new business development while deepening existing client relationships through tailored financial solutions and cross-selling bank services.

• Oversee P&L performance across assigned markets, ensuring resources are deployed for highest impact.

• Partner with Relationship and Portfolio Managers to ensure strong credit quality, risk management, and compliance with policy and regulatory standards.

• Act as deal team leader on significant opportunities, recommending appropriate credit structures and participating in loan approval processes.

• Collaborate with the Director of Business Banking to develop and execute market strategy, annual plans, and business initiatives.

• Build strong internal partnerships and represent the bank through community and industry involvement.

education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Finance, or Accounting

• 7+ years of experience in commercial, corporate, or specialized banking

• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex client portfolios

• Access to reliable transportation and ability to lawfully drive, if applicable

Preferred

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or willingness to obtain within 2 years

Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Associated Bank, you’ll find a collaborative culture that values leadership, innovation, and community impact. We invest in your growth through meaningful development opportunities and the ability to influence strategy across multiple markets. Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, candidates 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 leave,anemployee 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 Midwest.Join our community onFacebook,LinkedInandX.

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 contactleavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.comif 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.

Associated Bank isPay Transparencycompliant.

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.

$135,940.00 – $233,040.00 per year
The employment policy of Associated Banc-Corp, and its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Associated”) provides equal opportunity to all persons. We support a diverse and inclusive work environment where colleagues are respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. We believe it is only with a diverse and inclusive workplace that the organization can truly perform at its best, carry out its vision, and make a difference for the communities we serve.

 

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