Director of Sales - AIS

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.

Associated Bank’s wealth business is growing and we’re looking for a proven sales leader to take it even further. As Director of Sales for Associated Investment Services (AIS), you’ll lead a talented team of Financial Advisors across multiple markets, expand our market share, and elevate our Private Wealth brand. This is a high-visibility role, working directly with our AIS CEO and bank leadership to execute a bold growth strategy.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and coach a high-performing team of licensed Financial Advisors to exceed sales and revenue goals.

• Drive growth strategies that expand our Private Wealth presence across multiple markets.

• Partner with bank leaders to deepen client relationships and move Mass Affluent clients into higher wealth segments.

• Collaborate with regional managers and bank executives to align sales campaigns, business development, and training.

• Champion a culture of compliance, ethics, and client-first service.

• Enhance brand visibility and community engagement within key markets.

• Integrate efforts across investments, trust, insurance, and legal to deliver holistic client solutions.

Education & Experience

Required:

• 10+ years of success in Private Banking, Wealth Management, or Investment Sales leadership

• 7+ years leading sales teams in high-performance environments

• FINRA Series 7, 24, and 65 licenses

• Life & Health insurance license

Preferred:

• Experience driving integrated wealth and banking growth strategies

• Proven record of expanding client relationships into higher wealth segments

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you’ll join a collaborative, performance-driven culture where your leadership directly shapes the future of our Wealth business. We offer the resources, support, and recognition you need to thrive — while empowering you to make a lasting impact on clients and communities.

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. 

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 contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

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.

$162,890.00 - $279,240.00 per year