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 As a Branch Banking Quality Assurance Specialist, you’ll help strengthen the branch risk and control environment by evaluating branch processes and ensuring they align with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations. You’ll conduct scheduled and unannounced assessments, provide objective feedback, and partner with branch leaders to address opportunities and strengthen controls. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in banking operations, risk management, and quality assurance while making an impact across the branch network. Key Accountabilities Conduct scheduled and unannounced branch assessments based on established risk-based requirements and testing standards. Evaluate branch processes and controls to identify deficiencies, process breakdowns, and compliance concerns. Communicate assessment results and observations to branch management and provide timely, clear written reporting. Partner with branch leaders and Branch Operations to recommend corrective actions and strengthen risk and control practices. Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of testing activities, evidence, findings, and follow-up actions. Escalate significant control deficiencies, compliance concerns, and critical breakdowns to Consumer Risk Management. Perform targeted or special-purpose assessments and additional quality assurance control testing as assigned. Apply knowledge of branch procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements to ensure consistent and effective assessments. Education & Experience Required Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4+ years of banking experience. Ability to travel frequently, including up to 100% depending on business needs. Preferred Experience with branch operations, quality assurance, compliance, risk management, or control testing. Experience evaluating processes, identifying control gaps, and communicating findings to business partners. Why You’ll Love Working Here At Associated Bank, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping strengthen controls and support consistent, compliant branch operations across the organization. You’ll build valuable experience in risk, quality assurance, and banking operations while partnering with leaders across the branch network. 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. 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.  Artificial Intelligence Statement To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position. AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies. 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. $17.74 - $30.41 per hour At Associated Bank, our purpose is to uplift our customers, community and colleagues to be financially stronger. We do this through our relentless focus on people, with a winning spirit, by listening before we act and with a commitment to achieve together. What does it mean to be #RootedHere? For us, it means having a career that grows with you. We think you'll like the opportunities available at Associated Bank. Introduce yourself to our talent acquisition consultants and we'll contact you if there's a role that seems like a good match.

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