Wintrust Financial
Senior Commercial Banker, Middle Market (VP / SVP)
Wintrust Financial, Shorewood, Illinois, United States, 60404
Job Overview
Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers 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.
Why Join Us Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol WTFC. We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for 11 years and receive the Employee Recommended award from the Globe & Mail for 6 years.
Competitive Pay and Benefits Competitive salary, incentive bonus, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with generous company match, tuition reimbursement and more.
Role Overview The Senior Commercial Banker, Middle Market is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of commercial banking customers, expanding existing customer relationships, developing new business and providing exceptional service.
What You’ll Do
Increase the Bank’s profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships.
Nurture existing client relationships by assessing and meeting client’s 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’s 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.
7+ years’ Commercial Lending experience in a relationship management or business development capacity.
Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigations, and banking policies/procedures; formal bank credit training preferred.
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability establishing client relationships and working within a team environment.
Excellent organizational skills with ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow.
Benefits
Medical, 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–$190,000, alongside eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on qualifications, skills and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer Wintrust Financial Corporation 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.
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Why Join Us Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol WTFC. We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for 11 years and receive the Employee Recommended award from the Globe & Mail for 6 years.
Competitive Pay and Benefits Competitive salary, incentive bonus, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with generous company match, tuition reimbursement and more.
Role Overview The Senior Commercial Banker, Middle Market is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of commercial banking customers, expanding existing customer relationships, developing new business and providing exceptional service.
What You’ll Do
Increase the Bank’s profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships.
Nurture existing client relationships by assessing and meeting client’s 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’s 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.
7+ years’ Commercial Lending experience in a relationship management or business development capacity.
Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigations, and banking policies/procedures; formal bank credit training preferred.
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability establishing client relationships and working within a team environment.
Excellent organizational skills with ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow.
Benefits
Medical, 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–$190,000, alongside eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on qualifications, skills and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer Wintrust Financial Corporation 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.
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