Senior Bank Manager

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.

Lead branch performance by driving sales, strengthening customer relationships, and delivering operational excellence. This role has a direct impact on financial results, team development, and customer satisfaction. You’ll grow as a leader while shaping a high-performing, service-focused branch environment.

This position requires a credit check per 12 CPR Chapter X, Part 1026, Truth in Lending, Regulation Z.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead daily branch operations, ensuring strong performance across sales, service, and compliance objectives.
• Drive revenue growth by prospecting new households and businesses while deepening existing relationships; with a focus on business calling/relationship building and business development efforts.
• Coach and develop team members through ongoing feedback, performance management, and hands-on leadership; including assisting coaching and developing other Bank Managers.
• Recruit and onboard top talent, building a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven team.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, and operational policies to effectively mitigate risk.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver comprehensive financial solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Execute strategic plans that align with branch goals and hold the team accountable for results.
• Represent the bank in the community, building relationships and supporting local engagement initiatives.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of demonstrated sales leadership and/or supervisory experience
• 5+ years Progressive sales, leadership and management responsibility within a financial organization to gain the necessary experience and background to manage a branch and deal effectively with colleague and customer relations matters
• 2+ years of Branch Management experience

Preferred:

• Experience managing branch operations in a retail banking environment
• Experience in banking or financial services

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth, with opportunities to expand your leadership skills and career path. Your work will directly impact customers, colleagues, and the community. 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.

$68,670.00 - $117,720.00 per year