Job Description

Wintrust 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 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

The Senior Commercial Banker - Middle Market is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of commercial banking customers, expanding existing customer relationships, and developing new business. This position provides exceptional service to build and strengthen customer relationships by promoting products and services as appropriate to identify and fulfill customer needs. Responsible for new business development through referral sources and cold calling efforts.

Why join this team?

We are a high performing, collaborative, and diverse team focused on growing the business by providing excellent service to clients and partners.

We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun.

Our national portfolio of clients and assets allows us to grow in our knowledge base and provides for plenty of opportunities for exposure to executive management.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

Increase the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships

Nurture existing client relationships by assessing and meeting client\xe2\x80\x99s business and personal needs

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

Sustain comprehensive understanding of current commercial products offered in the market and keep informed of all relevant industry trends and practices

Build and maintain a professional network of COI\xe2\x80\x99s and referral sources to facilitate new business development opportunities

Maintain a stable network of prospective customers with consistent approach to calling

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting (preferred)

Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigates, and banking policies/procedures; formal bank credit training is preferred

10+ years\xe2\x80\x99 Commercial Lending experience with a focus on C&I

Exceptional oral and written communications skills

Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability establishing client relationships and working within a team environment

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow

Benefits

Medical Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Dental \xe2\x80\xa2 Vision \xe2\x80\xa2 Life insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Accidental death and dismemberment \xe2\x80\xa2 Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Parental Leave \xe2\x80\xa2 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) \xe2\x80\xa2 Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match \xe2\x80\xa2 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) \xe2\x80\xa2 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount \xe2\x80\xa2 Critical Illness Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Accident Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Transportation and Commuting Benefits \xe2\x80\xa2 Banking Benefits \xe2\x80\xa2 Pet Insurance

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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 be Chicago\xe2\x80\x99s Bank\xc2\xae and Wisconsin\'s Bank\xc2\xae, 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.

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