Corporate Intern - Commercial Risk

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 Commercial Risk Management Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in how risk management supports the success of Commercial Banking. Over 12 weeks, you’ll learn key risk principles, contribute to meaningful projects, and collaborate with experts across diverse business areas — from Commercial Real Estate to Treasury Management. This internship offers the foundation to launch your career in banking and financial services.

Key Accountabilities

• Learn and apply Associated Bank’s risk management frameworks, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting.

• Understand the commercial lending cycle and the wide range of banking products that support business clients.

• Analyze business processes to identify and assess risks across multiple commercial banking lines.

• Collaborate with corporate risk management teams to monitor and report risk exposures.

• Assist in preparing risk dashboards and metrics, including key risk and performance indicators.

• Support project planning and coordination of key initiatives within Commercial Banking.

• Participate in specialized training to deepen knowledge and enhance professional skills.

• Complete program assignments and assessments within required timeframes, demonstrating continuous learning and growth.

Education & Experience

Required:

• First-generation college student currently pursuing an undergraduate degree.

• Must reside within 30 miles of Milwaukee or Chicago for the duration of the internship.

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

• Interest in banking, finance, or risk management.

Preferred:

• Coursework or prior experience related to business, finance, or data analysis.

• Demonstrated leadership or involvement in campus or community organizations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and growth. Our culture empowers interns to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to real business outcomes. Build your foundation in commercial banking and make a lasting impact with a company that invests in your future.

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 [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.