Sr. Commercial Banker

Wintrust Financial Corporation - Palatine, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Palatine, IL

101-250 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Sr. Middle Market Commercial Banker at Wintrust Financial is responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of commercial banking customers. This role focuses on developing new business opportunities while nurturing existing client relationships through exceptional service and tailored financial solutions. The position emphasizes profitability through new business development and effective cross-selling of products and services.

Responsibilities

• Increase the Bank's profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships
• Nurture existing client relationships by assessing and meeting client's business and personal needs
• 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
• Sustain comprehensive understanding of current commercial products offered in the market and keep informed of all relevant industry trends and practices
• Build and maintain a professional network of COI's and referral sources to facilitate new business development opportunities
• Maintain a stable network of prospective customers with consistent approach to calling

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting
• Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigates, and banking policies/procedures; formal bank credit training is preferred
• 7+ years' Commercial Lending experience with a focus on C&I
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• 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