Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager (Finance)
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.
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 annual discretionary bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company matches and tuition reimbursement to name a few
Family-friendly work hours
Promote from within culture
Excellent opportunity to be part of a growing segment of Wintrust Bank! St. Charles Bank and Trust is seeking an experienced Relationship Manager to join our Business Banking team.
The Sr. Relationship Manager is responsible for self-sourcing new business, growing a portfolio of commercial banking customers, and expanding customer relationships by promoting products and services, as appropriate, to identify and fulfill customer needs. This position provides exceptional service to build and strengthen customer relationships while working with clients up to $30M in revenue including C&I, CRE, and SBA. Responsible for new business development through referral sources and cold calling efforts.
What You'll Do
Increase the Bank's profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships
Maintain and develop existing portfolio 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
Maintain comprehensive understanding of current commercial products offered in the market and keeps informed of all relevant industry trends and practices
Take ownership of credit sheet content and quality by working closely with credit analysts on their successful and timely completion
Work closely with internal partners to generate internal referrals as wells as developing an external network of centers of influence
Responsible for understanding the impact of lending on the bank's CRA goals
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or accounting
5+ years' commercial lending/banking experience
Formal bank credit training is highly preferred
Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigates, and banking policies/procedures
Exceptional verbal and written communication 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
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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 be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. 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, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
