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 SummaryKey Accountabilities
Develop and deploy advanced recommendation systems and Next Best Experience models to deliver personalized, omni-channel customer experiences.
Drive the creation of segmentation and churn models to predict customer behavior and inform retention strategies.
Analyze customer engagement, pricing dynamics, and profitability to uncover growth and optimization opportunities.
Leverage natural language processing (NLP) to translate customer feedback and surveys into actionable insights.
Partner with model risk management and business leaders to ensure model compliance, interpretability, and responsible AI governance.
Champion a test-and-learn culture through design and evaluation of A/B and multivariate experiments.
Collaborate with data engineering and IT teams to build scalable, reliable, and compliant data pipelines.
Implement MLOps best practices using platforms such as SageMaker, DataIKU, or H2O, integrating AI solutions with MarTech tools like Salesforce or Adobe Experience Cloud.
Education & Experience
Required:
Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied analytics
Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
Experience with cloud data environments such as AWS, Hadoop, or Snowflake
Strong communication and storytelling skills to translate data insights for business leaders
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Preferred:
Financial services, FinTech, or customer analytics experience
Familiarity with SageMaker, DataIKU, H2O, Adobe Experience Cloud, or Salesforce CRM
Experience with MLOps frameworks and automated model pipelines
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Associated Bank, your ideas and expertise will directly shape how we serve our customers and grow as an organization. You’ll join a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We invest in your success with opportunities to develop your skills, expand your career, and make a lasting impact.
Apply today and help us build the future of data-driven banking.
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.
$103,040.00 - $176,640.00 per year