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 Portfolio Manager Team Lead, Commercial Real Estate manages the administration of a portfolio consisting of CRE Middle Market client credit exposures across various asset classes while managing and prioritizing the workflow of a team of Portfolio Managers and Credit Analysts with varying experience levels.
What You’ll Do
- Primary responsibilities include assignment, management, and prioritization of ongoing workflow, mentoring Portfolio Managers and Credit Analysts by auditing work products and providing feedback, while contributing to the organizational development of these employees
- Serve as the liaison between assigned Lending and Portfolio Management teams assuring new business activities are prioritized while portfolio management responsibilities (renewals, annual reviews, covenant testing, reporting exceptions, documentation exceptions, etc.) are properly managed in accordance with Wintrust Credit Policy
- Provide a layer of quality control in the underwriting process by reviewing work and providing feedback to Portfolio Managers and Credit Analysts to ensure analysis and underwriting documents are accurate, risks are properly identified and mitigated, and a structure is in place to appropriately govern the credit based on risk profile
- Oversee all portfolio management activities in order to monitor portfolio performance, accurately assign risk ratings, and proactively address potential concerns
- Train, mentor, and develop Portfolio Managers and Credit Analysts
- Manage quarterly and annual risk reviews
- Help drive and support innovation and continuous efficiency improvements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
- Minimum 7 years’ commercial credit experience with a strong understanding of Commercial Real Estate credit principles, risk management and mitigation, and banking policies/procedures
- Prior experience managing a team preferred but not required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to establish relationships and work in a team environment
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
- At least 7 years of commercial credit experience
- Strong understanding of commercial real estate credit principles
- Experience with credit risk management and mitigation
- Knowledge of banking policies and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish relationships and work in a team environment
- Prior team management experience
Wintrust Financial Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wintrust Financial Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Wintrust Financial Corporation.
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Affordable Benefits — Employer covers a large share of medical premiums, making health coverage comparatively low cost. Plan options are broad and pair with HSA/FSA choices and wellbeing programs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity, parental, and adoption leave are structured and fully paid, with backup childcare access through Bright Horizons. Adoption assistance and family support resources further strengthen caregiving support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match and an employee stock purchase plan provide multiple savings and ownership avenues. Match mechanics and plan access are noted features of the total rewards offering.
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What We Do
Wintrust Financial (Wintrust) is a financial services holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, with $50 billion in assets. Wintrust engages in the business of providing traditional community banking services, wealth management services, commercial insurance premium financing, mortgage origination and more.
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