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Drive Credit Excellence. Lead with Insight. Grow with Us.
At Associated Bank, we're proud to be a trusted partner for businesses across our communities. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a seasoned Senior Credit Officer to join our Commercial Banking team. This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role where your credit expertise, strategic insight, and mentorship will directly influence portfolio quality, risk management, and bottom-line results.
What You'll Do
Lead and develop a high-performing credit team - Coach, train, and evaluate Regional Credit Officers and staff. Share your deep understanding of commercial, personal, and specialized lending to enhance team capabilities.
Evaluate and approve large, complex commercial credit requests - With delegated credit authority (up to $20M depending on credit type), ensure requests are sound, structured, and consistent with ASBC policies and profitability goals.
Be a strategic partner to the Commercial Lending teams - Add value beyond the approval process. Provide real-time structuring advice and policy guidance that empowers Relationship Managers to win business while managing risk.
Monitor and manage portfolio quality - Use systems and data to evaluate Asset Quality Ratings (AQR), review annual maturities, financial reporting, compliance, and exceptions.
Support portfolio strategy and performance - Collaborate on AQR forecasting, credit quality metrics, concentration limits, and risk-adjusted portfolio composition.
Coach and mentor front-line bankers - Be a resource for Portfolio Managers and Relationship Managers through ongoing credit discussions and hands-on learning opportunities.
Contribute to M&A and integration efforts - Play a role in due diligence and onboarding of new portfolios or acquired institutions.
Be a talent builder and people-first leader - Hire, onboard, and grow top talent. Provide transparent, constructive feedback and support professional development.
What You Bring
7+ years of experience in Credit Administration with direct approval/signature authority
Proven leadership of credit professionals in a commercial lending environment
Ability to make sound credit decisions that balance policy, risk, and client needs
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent experience)
Deep understanding of commercial banking, risk ratings, loan structuring, and regulatory requirements
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.
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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.
We fully comply with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act. Responsibilities include reporting suspicious activity, customer complaints, and ethical concerns as appropriate. For accommodations during the application process, contact
Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in the E-Verify Program. Know Your Right to Work notices are available in English and Spanish. We are Pay Transparency compliant.
The salary range for this role is $158,760.00 - $272,160.00 per year, depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, and education.
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