Senior Relationship Manager, Business Banking - VP ​/ SVP

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non‑bank businesses. It delivers sophisticated solutions of a large bank while maintaining the relationship‑focused, personalized service of its community banking roots. With operations across all 50 states, more than 200 branch locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin, and key commercial offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids and Indianapolis, Wintrust is a $66billion financial institution listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol WTFC.

• Responsible for annual goals tied to loan and deposit volume, cross‑sales, call planning/prospecting, and fee income generation.
• Grow and manage customer relationships with businesses that generally have up to $25million in revenue.
• Nurture 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 a stable network of prospective customers with a consistent approach to calling.
• Work closely with internal partners to generate referrals and develop an external network of COI’s.
• Participate in bank events during and after work hours.
• Responsible for understanding the impact of lending on the bank’s CRA goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Completion of a formal credit training program preferred but not required.
• Minimum six years of commercial credit and lending experience combined.
• Prior B2B, small‑business banking, or consultative outside sales experience within the financial services industry.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to establish client relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow.

• 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
• Estimated salary range: $110,000 – $158,000, with eligibility for an annual bonus.

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.

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