Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Competitive pay and annual discretionary 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
Position Overview:
The International Product Team Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and management of traditional Trade Finance, Standby Letters of Credit and Supply Chain Finance as well as the systems that accommodate those businesses. Some knowledge of SWIFT messaging is preferred. This role ensures that international products are competitive, compliant, and aligned with client needs, while supporting the bank’s balance sheet and profitability objectives.
What you’ll do:
Develop and execute the deposit product strategy across all international clients.
Provide leadership on international trends, strategies, and competitive positioning.
Lead cross-functional teams (product, sales, finance, operations) to deliver market-leading solutions.
Oversee the lifecycle of all international products/tools.
Manage pricing strategies, profitability analysis, and product performance.
Partner with technology and operations teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant platforms.
Ensure international products meet the evolving needs of all banking clients.
Collaborate with business banking, commercial, wealth and treasury sales and relationship managers to deliver tailored solutions.
Support client onboarding, training, and adoption of international products.
Ensure all international products comply with applicable regulatory and risk management requirements.
Monitor market, industry and trade risks that impact international strategies.
Maintain strong controls over product governance and operational processes.
Establish KPIs and metrics for international growth, product profitability, and client utilization.
Analyze international portfolio performance to recommend adjustments in pricing, features, or strategy.
Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related area strongly preferred but not required.
7 - 10 years related work experience in commercial banking product management.
Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and the capacity to work under pressure.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation:
The estimated salary range for this role is $117,000 - 158,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.
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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 build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. 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, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.