District Senior Credit Officer

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 a Regional Credit Manager to provide credit leadership risk oversight and approval support for our Commercial Real Estate Lending teams. This role partners closely with business leaders to evaluate credit opportunities maintain portfolio quality and support profitable growth while developing a team of experienced credit professionals. Its an opportunity to influence strategic lending decisions and help shape the future of our commercial credit organization.

What youll do:

• Evaluate and approve CRE lending requests while ensuring alignment with credit policies risk tolerances and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with CRE relationship managers to structure credit solutions that support client needs and business growth.
• Monitor portfolio quality asset quality ratings and concentration trends to identify and manage risk proactively.
• Provide guidance on loan policy underwriting standards and credit risk management across the organization.
• Collaborate with relationship managers and portfolio managers to strengthen credit analysis and lending practices.
• Support executive reporting loan loss forecasting and portfolio reviews through accurate risk assessments.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including portfolio acquisitions integrations and continuous improvement efforts.

What youll bring:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 years of commercial credit administration experience with delegated credit approval authority.
• Experience evaluating complex commercial credit transactions and applying sound risk management practices.
• Previous leadership experience developing coaching and managing credit or lending professionals.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending credit underwriting portfolio management and regulatory requirements.

• Advanced commercial credit approval authority and experience approving larger or complex transactions.
• Experience partnering directly with commercial banking sales and relationship management teams.
• Experience supporting credit administration within a regional or national banking organization.
• Professional credit banking risk management or financial analysis certifications.

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-focusedColleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives parental leaveanemployee stock purchase plan military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking loan investmentand insurance benefits.

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Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated technologies to collect organize sort and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.

AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

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 Banks anonymous Ethics Hotline.

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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.

$167860.00 - $287760.00 per year