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.
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Role SummaryAs a First Line Risk Analyst Senior, you'll help strengthen the bank's risk management practices by leading key deposit risk initiatives and ensuring effective controls are in place. You'll partner across teams to identify risks, improve processes, and deliver meaningful insights that support sound business decisions while meeting regulatory expectations. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise and make a visible impact across the organization.
Key Accountabilities
Lead deposit risk mitigation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Monitor deposit risk systems, identify high-risk activity, and communicate findings to leadership and key stakeholders.
Conduct Initiative Risk Assessments (IRAs) for new deposit products, services, and system enhancements.
Partner with business teams and second-line risk functions to strengthen controls and support risk management objectives.
Support issue and event remediation efforts by validating corrective actions and tracking ongoing effectiveness.
Analyze control testing, quality assurance reviews, and risk reporting to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate documentation and program support for internal audits and regulatory examinations.
Education & Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
4+ years of experience in the financial services industry with responsibilities related to risk management programs and practices.
Knowledge of enterprise or operational risk frameworks, internal controls, banking products, and regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting compliance with regulations such as OCC, BSA/AML, Reg E, Reg CC, and UDAAP.
Preferred
Experience leading risk assessments, control testing, or quality assurance reviews.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience partnering across business and risk functions to implement effective risk solutions.
Familiarity with issue management and remediation frameworks.
At Associated Bank, you'll have opportunities to grow your career while working alongside talented colleagues who are committed to collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional results. Your contributions will help strengthen our risk culture, protect our customers, and support the bank's long-term success. Apply today to make an impact.
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-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.
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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 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.
For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.
$70,280.00 - $120,480.00 per year
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 4+ years of financial services experience with risk management responsibilities
- Knowledge of enterprise or operational risk frameworks, internal controls, and banking products
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to deposits
- Experience supporting compliance with OCC, BSA/AML, Reg E, Reg CC, and UDAAP
- Experience leading risk assessments, control testing, or quality assurance reviews
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience partnering across business and risk functions to implement risk solutions
- Familiarity with issue management and remediation frameworks
Associated Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Associated Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Associated Bank.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a company‑paid pension alongside a 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan with a company match. This combination meaningfully strengthens long‑term wealth building.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and HSA options with a company contribution, plus domestic‑partner eligibility and free 1:1 health coaching. The breadth of offerings is a notable advantage even when other elements of pay feel average.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Competitive PTO, a robust paid‑holiday schedule, paid volunteer time, and options such as purchasing additional PTO reflect depth in time‑off programs. These policies are widely viewed as positives.
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What We Do
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of $34 billion and is Wisconsin’s largest bank holding company. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services from more than 220 banking locations serving more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota, and commercial financial services in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Texas.
