Division Manager, Commercial

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.”

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture!  We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 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 match and tuition reimbursement to name a few

• Family-friendly work hours

• Promote from within culture

The Division Manager, Commercial Banking is responsible for contributing to business development and overseeing a team to grow and retain profitable relationships 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 You’ll Do

• Achieve new business by identifying and maintaining quality revenue generating sales opportunities

• Coach team members to achieve sales goals and develop a high-quality, long term prospect portfolio; manage team to scorecard expectations

• Create opportunities for the team to increase cross-selling and actively grow partnerships with other lines of business to offer clients the full scope of products and services

• Collaborate with credit team to fully understand performance of portfolio companies managed by the team 

• Effectively manage timely resolution of exceptions, renewals, reviews, and the credit process for the team while adhering to all policies and guidelines and maintaining risk rating accuracy

• Anticipate future needs and interface pro-actively with stakeholders and partners to address those needs

• Advance Commercial Banking strategies by leading and participating in projects, actively engages with the community and team members in initiatives to achieve high levels of performance success in targeted markets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred

• 10+ years’ middle market commercial banking experience

• Exhibits exemplary communication skills (both verbal and written) and executive presence

• Successful track record of driving new business growth and developing well rounded client relationships

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and interpret the principles of accounting, credit, and finance

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations covering commercial banking activities

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 salary range for this role is $169,000-$250,000, 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.

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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 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.