at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States
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?
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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)
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Competitive pay and incentive bonus eligible
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Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
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Family-friendly work hours
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With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
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Promote from within culture
The Senior Commercial Banker builds and nurtures profitable relationships on the Sponsor Finance team. This growth is accomplished by focusing on the delivery of value-added solutions to clients and prospects that will help the company reach their goals and maximize our revenues over the life of the relationship.
What Youll Do
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Increase the Banks profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships
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Nurture existing client relationships by assessing and meeting clients business and personal needs
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Negotiate proper loan structure and effectively cross sell products
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Maintain properly documented files and manage renewals and collection efforts on past dues and defaulted loans
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Sustain comprehensive understanding of current commercial products offered in the market and keep informed of all relevant industry trends and practices
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Build and maintain a professional network of COIs and referral sources to facilitate new business development opportunities
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Maintain a stable network of prospective customers with consistent approach to calling
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting (preferred)
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Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigates, and banking policies/procedures; formal bank credit training is preferred
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10+ years Sponsor Finance experience
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Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
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Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability establishing client relationships and working within a team environment
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Excellent organizational skills with the 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...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
