Business Segment Leader - Franchise Finance

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the segment's overall performance, including P&L, RAROC, production, and expense management.
• Drive new business development while expanding and deepening existing client relationships.
• Oversee credit quality and risk management, ensuring compliance with credit policy and regulatory standards.
• Participate in and influence loan structuring and approval decisions through effective presentations and recommendations.
• Lead, develop, and hold Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and team leaders accountable for results.
• Partner with cross-sell teams to deliver holistic client solutions across loans, deposits, and fee-based products.
• Represent the bank through active participation in community, industry, and colleague engagement initiatives.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience in Commercial, Corporate, or Specialized Banking.
• 4+ years of successful P&L management experience.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience.

Preferred

• Advanced degree or executive leadership training.
• Deep expertise in credit, non-credit products, and complex client relationships.
• Strong community and industry involvement within the market.

Associated Bank offers a collaborative, values-driven culture where leaders are empowered to make decisions and drive impact. You'll have the opportunity to grow a business, develop talent, and strengthen communities we serve.
Apply today to make an impact.

• 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.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, candidates 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.

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 leavesandacco 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.

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