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 10 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 matches 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

Our Franchise Finance Deal Team is seeking an Associate Loan Closing Representative to support the Senior Closers who lead and facilitate the loan closing process. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is detail oriented, well organized, and thrives in a highly collaborative work environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the progress and acceptability of all closing components and facilitate administrative tasks for the deal team to ensure timely closing of loan transactions




• Review credit approval memorandum, prepare closing checklist, and assist in collection of deliverable items and receivables (e.g., liability insurance, flood insurance, asset listings, lease and franchise agreement review); circulating all information and escalating exceptions to the deal team to ensure anticipated funding dates are met




• Assist in obtaining appropriate supporting documents including title work, flood and OFAC searches, insurance, organizational documents, real estate collateral documentation and various due diligence items to verify compliance with loan approval and bank closing procedures




• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks including opening retail and commercial accounts, assisting treasury management product partner, processing wires, pulling various retail reports, and assisting in coordination of internal and external participations




• Focus on retail and commercial depository account opening, funding, maintenance and reporting




• Process paper-based documentation, incoming/outgoing mail and marketing materials




• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent




• Prior banking experience with knowledge of account opening and/or commercial loan documents




• Proactive / confident communication skills (both verbal and written) required to interact with clients, outside vendors, and internal stakeholders




• Proficient in MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint along with the ability to pick up on new systems quickly




• High level of organization and time-management with keen attention to detail and the ability to respond quickly to changes in priorities and tasks

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

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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’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.