Indirect Auto BDO - Illinois

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.

Candidates located in the Chicago area of Illinois are strongly preferred. 

We invite you to view the opportunity below. 

As an Indirect Auto Business Development Officer, you will: 

• Develop and maintain existing automobile dealer relationships in an assigned geographic market through frequent contact to increase indirect auto loan origination volume and application quality.
• Through consistent, regular contact with automobile dealerships, improve client knowledge of Associated Bank's processes and procedures, conduct training on all facets of doing business with Associated Bank, ensure an understanding of Associated Bank's compliance requirements, and review the client's performance scorecard.
• As the representative of Associated Bank, serve as the primary point of contact for automobile dealer clients in the resolution of underwriting, documentation, compliance, and servicing issues.
• Solicit and develop new automobile dealer relationships through pro-active sales calls, presentations, and referrals to help increase indirect auto loan originations.
• Maintain a high level of industry knowledge; gather competitive landscape information to use as reference for management and to create specific business development tactics.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Required

Experience

• 3-5 years Auto Lending, Consumer Lending Industry Sales Required

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 and Minnesota 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 is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.