Senior Commercial Real Estate Banker

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for developing new prospects, managing and growing a portfolio of existing commercial real estate relationships.
• Experience in variety of real estate transactions including multifamily, retail, industrial, office, self-storage, land development and commercial construction loans.
• Experience with maintaining and managing a portfolio, with ability to build relationships with existing and prospective customers focusing on revenue growth, fee income, deposits and cross‑selling services.
• Participation and knowledge within loan syndications and maintaining those relationships.
• Network with variety of CRE COI’s, investors and attorneys to establish a referral base.
• Prepare, review and present credit memos to senior management while maintaining structures within credit guidelines.
• Prepare and present deal terms to clients in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversee the review and underwriting of credit requests internally while making recommendations for approval to senior management.
• Provide leadership in the development of less experienced commercial real estate lenders and portfolio managers.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting or equivalent direct banking experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of credit and commercial real estate lending experience combined.
• Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, and banking policies/procedures; formal credit training is preferred.
• Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and organization skills with the ability to prioritize workflow
  Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards and personal integrity.

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

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.