Job Details
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 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
Why join this team?
We are a high performing, collaborative, and diverse team focused on success
We are a vibrant, team-oriented atmosphere that provides opportunities for individual growth
Gain experience and further your career by joining a growing organization
This Business Banking Relationship Manager is a senior level position and is responsible for acquisition, retention and expansion of new and existing loan, deposit, and treasury relationships. This position provides exceptional customer service by taking ownership of the customer experience.
What Youll Do
Responsible for developing profitable new client relationships by leveraging centers of influence, existing clients & referral sources
Develop and execute business development plan to achieve loan & deposit, referrals, call planning/prospecting and fee income goals
Target privately held businesses with revenues from $5 million - $15 million
Work closely with internal product partners (Treasury Management, Wintrust Wealth) to acquire new relationships and deepen existing relationships
Build strong client relationships to enhance the trusted advisor role
Take ownership of credit sheet content and quality by working closely with credit analysts on their successful and timely completion
Take part in bank events during and after hours
Responsible for understanding the impact of lending on the banks CRA goals
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work history
Strong relationship management and business development skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigates, and banking policies/procedures; formal bank credit training is preferred
Minimum of 8 years of commercial banking experience, at least 5 years of business development experience in business banking/commercial lending environment
Prior experience managing a diverse portfolio and complex commercial relationships within the business banking or middle market space
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate
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 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 Chicagos 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.