Senior Manager of First Line Risk Deposits

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.

As the Senior Manager of First Line Risk for Deposits, you will lead risk management across consumer and business deposit products and services. You’ll own risk processes, strengthen controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory and enterprise standards. This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide risk strategy while developing a team and shaping a strong risk culture.

Why Associated Bank?

At Associated Bank, we put people first. Our culture is built on listening, collaboration, and a winning spirit that empowers colleagues to achieve their best. We work together with a relentless focus on doing the right thing—for our customers, our communities, and each other. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and growth.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as the risk owner for deposit-related processes, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored.

• Lead execution of the RCSA program, process mapping, and ongoing monitoring for deposit operations.

• Oversee initiative risk assessments (IRAs) for new products, services, and system changes.

• Manage issue remediation and event resolution, ensuring timely closure and root cause analysis.

• Collaborate with business leaders to improve processes and strengthen controls in line with regulatory expectations.

• Provide subject matter expertise on deposit-related regulations, including Reg E, Reg CC, and UDAAP.

• Partner with internal stakeholders on audit and exam readiness, risk reporting, and control testing.

• Develop and mentor risk analysts and specialists, fostering a strong first line risk culture.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years in banking or financial services

• 3+ years in risk, audit, compliance, or control-related roles

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related field

• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

• Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, your expertise makes an immediate impact on how we serve customers and strengthen our business. You’ll grow your leadership skills, influence enterprise-wide initiatives, and thrive in a culture built on collaboration and continuous improvement. Join us and help shape the future of risk management. Apply today and make your impact.

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-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. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.