Asset Based Lending Team Leader

Associated Bank

. Lead and develop a team of lending professionals through coaching, performance management, hiring support, and professional development.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $157,150 - $269,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in asset-based lending, credit risk management, and portfolio administration while effectively leading and developing teams to achieve business objectives and enhance client relationships.

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Asset-Based LendingCredit Risk ManagementPortfolio AdministrationTeam LeadershipBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Credit AnalysisPortfolio ManagementRisk MitigationLoan Repayment MonitoringDue Diligence CoordinationCredit Solution DeliveryRegulatory CompliancePerformance ManagementClient Financial Health AnalysisAccount Management Strategies

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationRelationship BuildingPerformance ManagementClient-Facing Leadership

Industry Keywords

Commercial BankingCorporate BankingClient RetentionPortfolio QualityStrategic Business Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of lending professionals through coaching, performance management, hiring support, and professional development.
Oversee portfolio administration and credit risk management for policy, strategy, and regulatory compliance.
Analyze and guide credit decisions, account management strategies, and risk mitigation plans.
Coordinate due diligence with internal and external stakeholders from initial review through closing.
Monitor portfolio performance, loan repayment activity, and client financial health.
Manage renewals, portfolio reviews, and credit solution delivery.
Collaborate with relationship teams and business partners to deepen client relationships and identify additional banking solutions.
Serve as a client-facing leader on complex transactions, amendments, and challenged credits.
Support strategic business objectives, credit excellence, client retention, relationship growth, and portfolio quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of experience in asset-based lending, commercial banking, or corporate banking lending.
10+ years of demonstrated success achieving portfolio quality and business development objectives.
7+ years of leadership experience, preferably managing teams of five or more direct reports.
Access to reliable transportation and the ability to lawfully drive, if applicable.
Experience leading teams of Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers within an asset-based lending environment preferred.
Must directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Must pass a thorough background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
Opportunities to connect with others through diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
Well-being programs and incentives.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Military benefits.
Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.