Risk Analyst

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.

Support risk identification, control evaluation, and monitoring activities that strengthen the bank’s control environment. You’ll partner across business lines to ensure processes align with policies and regulatory expectations. This role offers exposure to enterprise risk programs and opportunities to grow your expertise in financial services risk management.

Key Accountabilities

• Support audits and regulatory inquiries by coordinating data collection and ensuring timely, accurate responses
• Perform risk and control self-assessments, including process mapping and documentation of control gaps
• Execute control testing to evaluate the design and effectiveness of key processes
• Document testing results and maintain evidence within GRC systems
• Partner with business lines and risk teams to track issues and support remediation efforts
• Assess risks related to new products, services, or operational changes
• Analyze risk data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Prepare and support risk reporting for management and governance committees

Education & Experience
 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in financial services risk management or IT risk
• Experience with control design, testing, and risk self-assessments
• Familiarity with banking regulatory requirements

Preferred:

• Experience in enterprise, IT, or operational risk management
• Experience with payment systems such as Wire, ACH, or RTP
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or ITIL
• Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools

Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Associated Bank, you’ll join a collaborative team focused on building strong risk practices and delivering meaningful impact. We support your growth through hands-on experience, cross-functional collaboration, and development opportunities. 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.

$28.97 - $49.67 per hour