Assistant CRA Officer
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Before you apply
SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationMilwaukee 111 Kilbourn; WI Green Bay; IL Chicago
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentCRA/Compliance
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live4d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Risk, Compliance, CRA, Legal, Mortgage Lending, or a related field
5+ years of banking experience in compliance, risk, CRA, regulatory examinations, or related risk management with an emphasis on CRA
2+ years of banking leadership experience or experience leading and managing a banking department, product, or program
Experience working cross-functionally with multiple business lines
Knowledge of banking compliance, regulatory examinations, risk management, or Community Reinvestment Act requirements
7+ years of banking experience in compliance, CRA, regulatory examinations, or related risk management with an emphasis on CRA
Certification in Risk Management
Community development experience
Fair lending experience
Fair and responsible banking experience
About the company
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.
About the role
Role Summary
The Assistant CRA Officer provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day management of the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Program, helping ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting community development initiatives. This role partners closely with business leaders across the organization to monitor CRA performance, support examinations and audits, and advance strategic lending, investment, and outreach efforts. It offers strong visibility across the organization and a clear succession path to future CRA leadership opportunities.
Key Accountabilities
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Lead day-to-day operations of the CRA program, ensuring timely completion of reviews and compliance-related activities.
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Partner with business lines to support community development lending, investments, services, and other CRA-eligible initiatives.
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Coordinate and support regulatory examinations, internal audits, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise projects related to CRA compliance.
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Develop, implement, and enhance policies, procedures, and processes that strengthen regulatory compliance and program effectiveness.
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Facilitate meetings and collaborate across multiple business areas to promote CRA-related activities and business development opportunities.
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Monitor, validate, and analyze CRA data and reporting to ensure accuracy, integrity, and regulatory readiness.
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Deliver training, guidance, and ongoing support to business partners on CRA requirements and eligible activities.
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Prepare performance reporting, analyses, presentations, and management narratives to support decision-making and program oversight.
Education & Experience
Required
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Risk, Compliance, CRA, Legal, Mortgage Lending, or a related field.
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5+ years of banking experience in compliance, risk, CRA, regulatory examinations, or related risk management with an emphasis on CRA.
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2+ years of banking leadership experience or experience leading and managing a banking department, product, or program.
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Experience working cross-functionally with multiple business lines.
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Knowledge of banking compliance, regulatory examinations, risk management, or Community Reinvestment Act requirements.
Preferred
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7+ years of banking experience in compliance, CRA, regulatory examinations, or related risk management with an emphasis on CRA.
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Certification in Risk Management.
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Community development experience.
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Fair lending experience.
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Fair and responsible banking experience.