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Drive Strategic Lending & Build High-Impact Relationships
Are you ready to take ownership of a growing portfolio and play a critical role in shaping the success of high-profile data center transactions? As a Portfolio Relationship Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our lending operations, working directly with top-tier sponsors, financial institutions, and internal teams to drive deal execution, underwriting, and portfolio growth.
In this role, you'll do more than just manage loans-you'll be a key partner in sourcing new transactions, negotiating complex credit structures, and ensuring seamless execution from origination to funding. You'll also lead a team of talented portfolio managers, mentoring and shaping the next generation of financial professionals.
What You'll Do:
* Be a Dealmaker - Partner with the Group Leader to source, structure, and execute new lending opportunities with sponsors and financial institutions.
* Own the Credit Process - Lead the underwriting and credit approval process, ensuring transactions align with our strategic goals and risk framework.
* Manage High-Value Portfolios - Oversee existing and new transactions, handling loan modifications, compliance tracking, legal documentation, and financial analysis.
* Build Key Relationships - Act as the central point of contact for borrowers, sponsors, legal advisors, risk teams, and internal stakeholders, ensuring a seamless lending experience.
* Lead & Develop Talent - Manage a team of portfolio managers, providing mentorship, training, and oversight to drive operational excellence and career growth.
* Navigate Complex Deals - Leverage your deep industry knowledge to navigate credit structuring, due diligence, and market trends in the data center financing space.
What You Bring:
* 4+years of experience in credit underwriting, financial analysis, and portfolio management.
* 2+ years of strong industry knowledge in data centers, infrastructure, or commercial lending.
* 2+ years of expertise in financial modeling, risk assessment, and loan structuring.
* 2+ years of proven ability to manage client relationships and negotiate deal terms.
* 4+ years of advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Access).
* 2+ years of formal credit training (preferred), but strong analytical and structuring skills are key.
* Bachelor's degree Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related discipline, or equivalent related experience required.
Why Join Us?
* High-Impact Role - Be at the center of complex, high-value transactions with direct visibility from leadership.
* Growth & Leadership - Take ownership of your portfolio while mentoring a team and shaping the future of our lending operations.
* Collaborative Culture - Work alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
* Exciting Industry - Play a pivotal role in financing the infrastructure that powers the digital world.
If you're a strategic thinker who thrives on structuring deals, building relationships, and leading teams, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take your career to the next level!
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... For full info follow application link.
The employment policy of Associated Banc-Corp, and its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Associated") provides equal opportunity to all persons. We support a diverse and inclusive work environment where colleagues are respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. We believe it is only with a diverse and inclusive workplace that the organization can truly perform at its best, carry out its vision, and make a difference for the communities we serve.
