Portfolio Manager, VP - CRE

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Job Description

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Responsible for underwriting, credit monitoring and portfolio management of Commercial Real Estate relationships to achieve efficiencies and quality of the process and product, retention and expansion of existing client relationship, growth of total client assets and net growth in relationships.

Primary performance responsibilities include analyzing financial data to determine the merits of loan requests (including adherence to loan policy), recommending structure, collecting financial statements, as well as identifying cross selling / referring opportunities of other deposits services.

As a Portfolio Manager, this position will maintain and build loans and deposits, fee income and referrals of business. Secondary management of certain accounts may be expected from senior level performers.

At a senior level, one may be responsible for training and development of more junior portfolio managers.

This person will also :

Ensure the portfolio administration and risk management of each client relationship is in compliance with established Associated Banc-Corp credit policy, procedure and business strategy as well as regulatory guidelines.

As appropriate to experience, co-manage relationships by analyzing financial data to determine the merits of specific loan requests, and recommend structure as well as aggressively managing the client relationship.

Responsible for credit risk and quality of the portfolio.

Partner with the Relationship Manager as the point of a contact for the client; acting as a liaison to the Credit Department, the Commercial support staff and other internal business partners.

Assist with due diligence / analysis with new client relationships, opportunity memos as appropriate.

Monitor loan repayment activities and financial condition of borrowing clients and take necessary action to collect past due accounts and ongoing repayment ability of all other accounts.

May assume overall responsibility for the credit quality of the loan portfolio.

Participates in community and business functions / groups to ensure a positive image for the bank within the region's marketplace.

Review the qualifications listed below :

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field . Required

Experience

4-7 years of Commercial / Corporate / Commercial Real Estate / Specialized Banking and / or Credit Approval . Required

4-7 years of handling complex credits . Required

2-4 years of sales experience. Preferred

2-4 years formal credit training . Preferred

Experience

4-7 years of Commercial / Corporate / Commercial Real Estate / Specialized Banking and / or Credit Approval . Required

Licenses and Certifications

CFA-Charted Financial Analyst. Preferred

Must have access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive self, if applicable. Required

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 leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.

Personal banking, loan, investmentand 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.

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 is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer . Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program.

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Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.