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.
The First Line Risk Analyst helps strengthen Associated Bank by identifying, evaluating, and monitoring risks within key business functions. In this role, you will strengthen controls, support regulatory readiness, and partner with teams across the bank to ensure sound risk practices. This position offers exposure to critical banking activities and opportunities to grow your risk management expertise.
Key Accountabilities
Execute day-to-day risk identification, risk assessments, control evaluations, and testing across assigned business processes.
Analyze key risk indicators, complaints, audit findings, and operational events, escalating issues with sound judgment and documentation.
Maintain accurate risk documentation including RCSAs, control inventories, issue logs, and policy attestations.
Support remediation of identified issues by gathering evidence, tracking progress, and preparing updates for leadership and regulators.
Partner with business teams, second-line risk, compliance, and audit to support coordinated risk and exam readiness efforts.
Contribute to risk reporting, dashboards, and governance materials using validated and well-documented data.
Education & Experience
Required
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field
3+ years experience in Financial Services, Operations, Compliance, Audit, or Risk Support
Working knowledge of banking products and regulatory requirements
Preferred
Experience supporting first-line risk programs such as RCSA, control testing, issue management, or audit readiness
Familiarity with regulations such as TILA, ECOA, RESPA, BSA/AML, Reg E, or UDAAP.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Associated Bank, you’ll join a collaborative, relationship-driven culture that values integrity, learning, and continuous improvement. We invest in your development through meaningful work, cross-functional exposure, and clear career pathways.
Apply today to make an 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.
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 leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com 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.
$56,700.00 - $97,200.00 per year
