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.

Role Summary

In this role, you will support high-quality lending decisions by reviewing less complex real estate valuations and ensuring they meet regulatory and internal standards. You’ll partner with teams across the bank to maintain appraisal compliance and streamline valuation processes. This is a great opportunity to grow your expertise in real estate appraisal while contributing to strong credit quality.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform appraisal and evaluation reviews to support lenders and credit officers in accurately valuing real estate collateral.

• Select qualified appraisers and evaluation firms from approved lists and prepare engagement letters within the appraisal management system.

• Analyze received valuations for compliance, methodology, and accuracy before completing review reports.

• Partner with Business Development Officers, Relationship Managers, Credit Analysts, underwriting, and processing teams to ensure compliant and independent valuation practices.

• Respond to inquiries from Appraisal Compliance Officers, Senior Credit Officers, and external vendors regarding ordering and review procedures.

• Maintain and update approved appraiser lists, recommending additions or removals based on qualifications and performance.

• Support ongoing appraisal operations by assisting with process improvements and documentation needs.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 2+ years real estate experience through education, lending, appraisal, or appraisal review

• Candidate must have the ability to commute the Milwaukee, WI area as needed.

Preferred:

• Interest in pursuing Licensed or Certified Residential Appraiser credentials within 2 years

• Candidate for designation with a recognized professional appraisal organization (e.g., SRA, ASA, AI-RRS)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll join a team that values collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities to grow your career, expand your skills, and make a real impact on our customers and communities.

Apply today to build your future with Associated Bank.

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.

$45,430.00 - $77,880.00 per year