Senior Commercial Banker I - Middle Market

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.”

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and develop existing portfolio by assessing and meeting client’s business and personal needs
• Increase the Bank’s profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships
• Negotiate proper loan structure 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 commercial products offered in the market and keeps informed of all relevant industry trends and practices
• Maintain and build a professional network of COI’s and referral sources
• Maintain a stable network of prospective customers with a consistent approach to calling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a business, finance, economics, or accounting major (preferred)
• 6 - 10 years’ commercial lending experience
• Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigates, and banking policies/procedures; formal bank credit training preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills along with proven ability to manage tasks in a timely and efficient manner

• Strong interpersonal skills used within a team environment and in client interaction with emphasis on relationship building
• Ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow

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.

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.