Agribusiness/Commercial Banking Relationship Manager

About the role

Associated Bank seeks to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths. If you are passionate about growing professionally and contributing positively to the community, this role could be a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a portfolio of agricultural clients through business development and relationship management.
• Identify client needs and deliver tailored financial solutions such as loans, deposits, and treasury management.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including retirement savings, paid time off, community engagement opportunities, and more. Learn more about our benefits here.