VP, Lending Middle Market - Downtown, Chicago
VP, Lending Middle Market - Downtown, Chicago
Wintrust Financial Corporation
Chicago, IL
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Why Join Us?
- An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 9 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
- Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive 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
- With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
- Promote from within culture
- We are seeking a critical thinker who’s ready to take on new challenges in support of our stakeholders’ ever-evolving business needs
- Gain experience and further your career by joining a growing organization
At Wintrust, we know the importance of relationships. Our clients are number one, which is why we want to make sure our people are the best and the brightest. Our employees are part of what make us who we are. Many of them have been with us since the opening of our first bank in 1991, and share a common passion for serving and supporting the communities we’re part of. As we continue to grow our family, and the areas we serve, we want to know that we are expanding to include diverse, talented, well-rounded and passionate people who will continue to form and solidify the relationships our company prides itself on.
Wintrust Commercial Banking is looking for a dynamic Middle Market Commercial Lender to join our team. The right individual will have a proven track record in lending with 7+ years of experience working with Companies in Revenue $20 million – 300 million. This is an officer level position which requires proficiency in all areas of commercial banking, superior credit skills, and customer service and negotiations skills as well as significant bank product knowledge.
What You Will Be Doing
- Manage existing commercial loan customer base and develop new business from referral sources and through cold calling efforts.
- 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.
- Strong ability with work with internal credit partners to accurately represent opportunities, and ultimately negotiate proper loan structures and effectively cross-sell products.
- Maintain properly documented files and manage renewals and collection efforts on past dues and defaulted loans.
- Maintains comprehensive understanding of current on commercial products offered in the market and keeps informed of all relevant industry trends and practices.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Finance, Economics or related quantitative field.
- 7-10 years experience in Commercial Banking and 3-5 years managing a portfolio of clients.
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations covering commercial banking activities.
- Strong analytical ability with effective written and verbal communication skills.
- High ethical standards and personal integrity.
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Seniority level
Executive -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Finance and Sales -
Industries
Financial Services
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