Agribusiness/Commercial Banking Relationship 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and grow a portfolio of agricultural clients through proactive business development and relationship management.

• Identify client needs and deliver tailored lending, deposit, and treasury management solutions.

• Analyze financial statements, cash flow, collateral, and operational performance to structure sound credit solutions.

• Conduct client meetings, farm visits, and due diligence to understand business operations and financing needs.

• Manage an agricultural loan portfolio by monitoring credit quality, identifying risks, and supporting long-term client success.

• Partner with internal teams to prepare, present, and close credit opportunities while ensuring compliance with lending policies.

• Stay informed on agricultural markets, commodity trends, and economic conditions to provide valuable financial guidance.

• Maintain accurate client records, pipeline activity, and relationship updates within CRM systems.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

• 2+ years of experience in commercial, agricultural, or small business lending.

• Knowledge of credit analysis, financial statement interpretation, and commercial lending practices.

• Understanding of agricultural operations, including crops, livestock, equipment, and agricultural real estate.

• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and time management skills.

Preferred

• Knowledge of agricultural production cycles, commodity markets, and industry risk factors.

• Experience with commercial real estate or agribusiness lending structures.

• Strong business development, prospecting, pipeline management, and CRM experience.

• Knowledge of treasury management, deposit products, and commercial banking services.

• Experience managing increasingly complex loan portfolios and working with compliance or regulatory requirements.

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-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 contactleavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.comif you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

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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.