Commercial Relationship Specialist

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.

Role Summary

Provide administrative and relationship support to the Commercial Banking team throughout the loan closing and portfolio management process. Partner with Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers to ensure accurate documentation, proactive portfolio monitoring, and exceptional client service. This role offers strong exposure to commercial credit, risk management, and client relationship development.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate all aspects of commercial loan closings, including due diligence, documentation review, and funding.

• Review loan documents and system entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with credit policy and regulations.

• Monitor client financial reporting and collateral to support effective portfolio risk management.

• Process daily portfolio transactions and maintain accurate data in internal systems.

• Partner with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, operations teams, and outside counsel to resolve issues and support clients.

• Serve as a primary contact for business clients, addressing service requests and complex inquiries with urgency and professionalism.

Education & Experience

Required

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

• 2+ years of banking or related office experience with knowledge of banking products, services, and loan documentation.

Preferred

• 1+ years of experience supporting commercial loan documentation, monitoring, and closings.

• Experience working with commercial lending systems such as Ambit, Signature, or SalesPro.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll join a team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, skill development, and exposure to complex commercial banking relationships. Your work directly supports business clients and strengthens our communities.

Apply 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. 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 leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com 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.

$17.70 - $30.35 per hour