Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Why Join Us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years).




• Competitive pay and discretionary or 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.

Why join this team?

• We are seeking a critical thinker who’s ready to take on new challenges in support of our stakeholders’ ever-evolving business needs.




• We are a vibrant, team-oriented atmosphere that provides opportunities for individual growth.




• Gain experience and further your career by joining a growing organization.

Position Overview:

The VP level Commercial Banker is responsible for managing and growing an existing portfolio of commercial banking customers, expanding existing customer relationships, and developing new business. Working with Clients that are $20Million – $500million in revenue. 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.

What you will be doing:

• Underwrites Commercial Loans. Orders credit reports, background checks, reference checks, obtain tax returns and financial statements from client businesses. 




• 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 a 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).




• Formal Bank credit training is preferred, with a strong understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigates, and banking policies/procedures.




• 5 + years of Commercial Lending Experience.




• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 




• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.




• Proven ability to manage tasks in a timely and efficient manner.




• Strong interpersonal skills used within a team environment and in client interaction with an emphasis on relationship building.




• Ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow.

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.