Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the 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 and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "WTFC."
About Wintrust Financial Corporation
At Wintrust, we are committed to Building Better Lives by investing in our people and their potential. As part of our new Talent Pathways organization, we are focused on creating impactful talent experiences that drive growth, development, and business success.
Why Join Us?
Be a key player in shaping Wintrust's Talent Pathways strategy. Work in a dynamic, high-impact role that directly influences the organization's growth and success. Join a company that values learning, curiosity, and investing in people.
About the Role
The Talent Management Manager will play a key role in shaping and executing our talent management strategy. Reporting to the VP, Talent Experience Director, this leader will be responsible for core talent management activities, including succession planning, talent reviews, skills assessments, and enterprise-wide talent planning initiatives. They will oversee a team of Talent Planning Specialists to ensure a consistent, high-impact approach to talent development across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Management & Planning
Lead the execution of succession planning, talent reviews, and skills assessments to drive workforce readiness and leadership development.Partner with business leaders and HR partners to identify high-potential talent and create development pathways.Manage and refine talent planning frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and future workforce needs.Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop a team of Talent Planning Specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development.Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the team.Partner closely with HR, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition teams to create a seamless talent experience.Data-Driven Decision Making
Utilize talent data and analytics to inform talent strategies and measure the effectiveness of programs.Provide reporting and insights to senior leadership on talent pipeline health, workforce trends, and skills gaps.Continuously assess and improve talent management processes for efficiency and effectiveness.Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
Support the " You can't use an old map on a new journey " strategy by modernizing talent management approaches and leveraging new tools and methodologies.Drive initiatives that enhance career development, mobility, and internal talent progression.Collaborate with The to align learning solutions with talent development needs.Qualifications & Experience
5+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR-related roles.Experience leading succession planning, talent reviews, or workforce planning initiatives.Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading a team.Data-driven mindset with experience using talent analytics to drive decisions.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Experience working in financial services or a highly regulated industry is a plus.Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $98,000 - $132,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.
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 build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. 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, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Read LessWintrust Asset Finance is an equipment-focused financing group that offers sophisticated loan and lease products to commercial companies throughout the country in a wide range of industries, including transportation, construction, manufacturing, energy services, aviation, and turn-key property, plant, and equipment, among others. Wintrust Asset Finance is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.
Wintrust Equipment Finance, a division of Wintrust Asset Finance Inc. (WAF), an affiliate of Wintrust Financial Corporation, is looking for a candidate for Documentation Operations Analyst specializing in direct and indirect originations primarily via equipment lease/loan financing and lease debt discounting transactions. This position will have active involvement in the growth of equipment leasing and loan arm of the bank, for both direct and indirect originations. WAF provides sophisticated finance and lease products (including equipment leases and equipment loans) to commercial enterprises throughout the United States in a wide range of industries. Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial services holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, with assets above $50 billion and provides community-oriented, personal and commercial banking services to customers located in the greater Chicago, Illinois and southern Wisconsin metropolitan areas through its 16 wholly owned banking subsidiaries. Wintrust Equipment Finance direct originations provides equipment financing solutions for companies in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin with typical transaction sizes of $500,000 to $10 million, while the indirect originations targets upper middle market through investment grade companies ranging from $150,000 to $10 million on a per schedule basis, done either one off or under guidance lines.
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 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career Promote from within cultureWhy join this team?
We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spiritWe offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobilityWhat You'll Do
Responsible for the review and understanding of lease and loan documentation as well as document packet preparation and to assist with negotiation and redlining of documents as neededAssist with the day to day activities of the Operations Department including funding, preparation of booking packets for accurate booking into portfolio systems (FIS and InfoLease), lien perfection and servicing of equipment loans and leases for our direct and indirect originations portfolio.Assist with customer invoicing, posting of customer payments, including ACH processing and delinquency monitoring.Assist with processing modification requests and/or contract changes as well as review of such changes in our system of record (currently Infolease and FIS)Responsible for ordering Uniform Commercial Code "UCC" searches, preparing UCC filings, and completing motor vehicle title paperwork as needed to ensure perfection of security interests on portfolio. Assist with maintaining insurance coverage for portfolio and tracking renewals.Assist with maintenance of loan and lease documentation and scanning of documents into records management systems.Assist in distribution of data and reports provided to internal management as well as required data for internal and external auditors.Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.Qualifications
5+ years knowledge and experience of loan and lease documentation and perfection, with respect to direct and indirect originations (5+ years)Processing loan or leasing documentation experience required.Prior bank, finance or leasing company experience in documentation, operations or credit administration preferredExcellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with customers, lessor's, vendors, and all levels of managementAbility to handle multiple tasks and accept change willinglyAttention to detail with a strong work ethic and willing to take initiative.Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills needed to work with all levels of management and customersProficient with MS Excel as well as experience with other MS Office products.Bachelor's degree or some college preferredExperience with Salesforce and loan/lease origination platforms a plusKnowledge of portfolio accounting systems such as InfoLease, FIS or ACBS a plusKnowledge of loan and lease pricing software such as TValue and SuperTrump a plusBenefits
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
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $50,000 - $65,000 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience
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 build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. 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, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Read LessWintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the 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 and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "WTFC."
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (11 years in a row) 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 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
Promote from within culture
The Senior Commercial Real Estate Banker is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of commercial real estate clients within the Wintrust footprint. 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. The position can work out of Vernon Hills, Lake Forest or Crystal Lake, IL.
What You'll Do:
Responsible for developing new prospects, managing and growing a portfolio of existing commercial real estate relationships.
Experience in variety of real estate transactions including multifamily, retail, industrial, office, self-storage, land development and commercial construction loans.
Experience with maintaining and managing a portfolio, with ability to build relationships with existing and prospective customers focusing on revenue growth, fee income, deposits and cross-selling services
Participation and knowledge within loan syndications and maintaining those relationships
Network with variety of CRE COI's, investors and attorneys to establish a referral base.
Prepare, review and present credit memos to senior management while maintaining structures within credit guidelines.
Prepare and present deal terms to clients in a timely and accurate manner.
Oversee the review and underwriting of credit requests internally while making recommendations for approval to senior management.
Provide leadership in the development of less experienced commercial real estate lenders and portfolio managers.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, accounting or equivalent direct banking experience.
Minimum 7+ years of credit and commercial real estate lending experience combined
Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, and banking policies/procedures; formal credit training is preferred
Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills
Excellent analytical and organization skills with the ability to prioritize workflow
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Demonstrate high ethical standards and personal integrity
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
Compensation:
The estimated annual salary range for this role is $117,000-$158,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.
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 build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. 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, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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