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Form of workWintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Built on the "HAVE IT ALL" model, Wintrust offers sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer. Wintrust operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. Additionally, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.
Why Join Us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 9 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
Family-friendly work hours
With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
Promote from within culture
VP, Commercial Lending
At Wintrust, we know the importance of relationships. Our clients are number one, which is why we want to make sure our people are the best and the brightest. Our employees are part of what make us who we are. Many of them have been with us since the opening of our first bank in 1991, and share a common passion for serving and supporting the communities we’re part of. As we continue to grow our family, and the areas we serve, we want to know that we are expanding to include diverse, talented, well-rounded and passionate people who will continue to form and solidify the relationships our company prides itself on.
Wintrust Commercial Banking is looking for a dynamic Middle Market Commercial Lender to join our team. The right individual will have a proven track record in lending with 7+ years of experience working with Companies in Revenue $20 million – 300 million. This is an officer level position which requires proficiency in all areas of commercial banking, superior credit skills, and customer service and negotiations skills as well as significant bank product knowledge.
What you will be doing:
Manage existing commercial loan customer base and develop new business from referral sources and through cold calling efforts.
Increase the Bank’s profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships.
Maintain and develop existing portfolio by assessing and meeting client’s business and personal needs.
Strong ability with work with internal credit partners to accurately represent opportunities, and ultimately negotiate proper loan structures and effectively cross-sell products.
Maintain properly documented files and manage renewals and collection efforts on past dues and defaulted loans.
Maintains comprehensive understanding of current on commercial products offered in the market and keeps informed of all relevant industry trends and practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Finance, Economics or related quantitative field.
7-10 years experience in Commercial Banking and 3-5 years managing a portfolio of clients.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations covering commercial banking activities.
Strong analytical ability with effective written and verbal communication skills.
High ethical standards and personal integrity.
Total Rewards
At Wintrust, we provide an opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment where we expect our employees to run with the ball and accomplish the company’s objectives without a lot of bureaucracy. We are also dedicated to investing in our employee’s future to maintain long-term relationships for lasting commitments. One of the ways we do this is to offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits programs. To learn more about Wintrust and its subsidiaries, visit us at www.wintrust.com. We think you’ll like what you see.
From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
