Small Business Administration; SBA Compliance Manager

The SBA Compliance Manager is responsible for managing and being the primary point of contact for the existing SBA loan portfolio – 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.

You are expected to be the liaison between the bank and the SBA to ensure consistent compliance with SBA rules and regulations to preserve the SBA guaranty.

• Establish and maintain relationships with community bankers, business bankers, SBA team members and Managed Assets Department within Wintrust Community Banks to appropriately service the existing SBA portfolio and ensure continued SBA compliance.
• Work with charter banks to evaluate SBA servicing requests using a thorough knowledge of loan policy, guidelines, procedures and SBA standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate quarterly SBA problem loan discussions.
• When appropriate, prepare credit memorandums documenting servicing approvals.
• Be a resource regarding SBA compliance on new loan originations regarding eligibility, closing requirements, etc.
• Execute exemplary SBA portfolio management and servicing by maintaining appropriate risk rating on all SBA credits, managing administrative past dues and delinquencies, and keeping documentation exceptions to a minimum.
• Assist internal and external SBA audits as the primary contact for Wintrust Bank.
• Collaborate with Managed Assets to ensure compliance with SBA’s servicing & liquidation procedures to maximize recovery.

• 3+ years of SBA experience; servicing and liquidation experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 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.

The estimated salary range for this role is $85,000 - $125,000, 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.

• 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

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.