Relationship Associate, Business Banking

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 Relationship Associate, Business Banking responsible for providing customized and comprehensive solutions to create value and help meet the strategic priorities and needs for new SBA 7A and Express loans. Including monitoring, analyzing, and providing guidance to internal product partners on post-closing SBA servicing and liquidation activities throughout Wintrust Financial Corporation. In this deadline-oriented role, you will be responsible for managing certain credit relationships – including gathering, analyzing and underwriting all business and personal financial data for the purpose of issuing, extending, amending, and reviewing a commercial credit facility.

Responsibilities:

• Generate new small business relationships for Wintrust Community Banks and Business Bankers (internal referrals) through utilization of the SBA loan programs and Wintrust treasury management services.
• Create and maintain relationships with community bankers and business bankers within Wintrust Community Banks.
• Evaluate SBA loan requests using a thorough knowledge of loan policy, guidelines, procedures and SBA standard operating procedures.  If appropriate, commence underwriting, SBA eligibility and closing process.
• Analyze industries and have a thorough knowledge of risk associated with those industries.  Assess the risk inherent in each industry and suggest appropriate financing structures accordingly.
• Monitor tickler system report (Moody’s) for accurate tracking and reporting of borrower required reporting including financial statements, tax returns, annual site visits, etc.  Takes proactive steps to remedy exceptions always keeping them to a minimum.
• Exhibit thorough knowledge of fair lending issues, rules and various regulations that directly impact the commercial lending area (e.g.  Regulation B, FACT Act, HMDA, CRA, etc.).
• Demonstrate effective time management by balancing multiple priorities within individual workload.
• Communicate with and effectively interact with all levels of management, including credit administration personnel, loan operations staff and related departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 2+ years combined relationship management/lending, commercial underwriting, small business banking experience is required 
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products
• Ability to problem solve and comprehend SBA manuals and procedures

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 $71,000 - $92,000, 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.