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Commercial Portfolio Manager VP

Associated Bank · Milwaukee 111 Kilbourn, WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you spotted early warning signs that a loan in your portfolio was deteriorating. What did you do?

proactive risk monitoring habits versus waiting for problems to surface on their own

Describe a time you had to present a credit recommendation to a loan committee that included some weaknesses in the deal. How did you frame it?

comfort and transparency presenting to approval committees, including owning risk rather than hiding it

Tell me about a renewal or due diligence process where you found something during the review that changed the deal terms.

thoroughness in renewal work and willingness to act on findings rather than rubber-stamping

Give me an example of co-managing a client relationship with a Relationship Manager where your priorities weren't perfectly aligned. How did you work it out?

collaboration skill in a role that is structurally shared with sales-side partners

Tell me about a time a deal you liked got rejected or heavily revised in loan committee. How did you respond?

resilience and professionalism when their credit judgment is overruled

How do you stay involved in the local business community, and how has that shown up in your work before?

genuine investment in the community-presence and business-development side of the role, not just credit mechanics

Technical

Walk me through a complex credit you underwrote recently. What made it complex and how did you structure it?

whether the candidate can actually dissect and structure a nontrivial credit, not just describe a deal at a high level

How do you approach analyzing a set of financial statements when you're trying to figure out whether a borrower can repay a loan?

depth of financial statement analysis skill and whether they have a repeatable, sound methodology

What regulatory or credit policy issues do you watch most closely when managing a middle market or corporate portfolio?

working knowledge of the regulatory environment governing commercial credit

What's your experience with different loan structures, like asset-based lending versus cash-flow lending, and when you'd recommend one over the other?

breadth of technical credit structuring knowledge beyond a single deal type

Situational

Say a Relationship Manager wants to push through a loan structure you think is too risky for the client's cash flow. How do you handle that conversation?

ability to hold the line on credit discipline while preserving a working partnership with sales-oriented colleagues

How do you identify opportunities to bring in other bank products, like Treasury Management or Capital Markets, when you're working a credit relationship?

commercial awareness and whether they see cross-sell as part of portfolio management, not just an afterthought

A client's industry is showing signs of stress but their own financials still look fine. How do you decide whether to adjust their risk rating or credit structure?

judgment about forward-looking versus backward-looking risk signals

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The full job description

As published by Associated Bank.

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 Portfolio Manager, VP to support Middle Market and Corporate Banking relationships through underwriting, credit oversight, and portfolio management. This role plays a critical part in maintaining credit quality, strengthening client relationships, and driving portfolio growth. You’ll partner closely with Relationship Managers and senior leaders while expanding your expertise in complex credit and client strategy. Key Accountabilities • Manage portfolio administration and risk to ensure compliance with credit policy and regulatory guidelines. • Analyze financial statements and loan requests to determine creditworthiness and recommend structure. • Partner with Relationship Managers to co-manage client relationships and deliver proactive solutions. • Monitor loan performance and financial conditions to protect credit quality and repayment ability. • Identify cross-sell opportunities across Treasury Management, Private Banking, Capital Markets, and other bank services. • Present credit recommendations and participate in the Loan Approval Process. • Support due diligence and renewal processes to drive retention and portfolio growth. • Contribute to community and business initiatives to strengthen the bank’s regional presence. Education & Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience) • 4+ years of Commercial, Corporate, or Specialized Banking experience • 4+ years managing complex credits • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Preferred: • 2+ years of sales experience • 2+ years of formal credit training • CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation Why You’ll Love Working Here At Associated Bank, you’ll join a collaborative team that values strong credit discipline, relationship growth, and professional development. We offer meaningful opportunities to expand your expertise, build lasting client partnerships, and contribute to the success of communities we serve. 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. For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range. $88,060.00 - $150,960.00 per year

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