Assistant Branch Manager - Crystal Lake, IL

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Stock Purchase Plan (5% discount)

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Transportation & Commuting Benefits

Banking Benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager in Illinois to support the Branch Manager by driving sales, overseeing operations, and coaching staff.

You will participate in community networking, manage scheduling, and ensure compliance with policies while delivering superior customer service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years banking experience preferred.
• May require NMLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enhance the bank's presence in the local community by participating in networking events and outbound calling efforts to drive branch sales
• Oversee branch operations, including training, scheduling and facility management
• Conduct meetings to keep team members informed and motivated
• Conduct coaching sessions and address employee performance issues as needed
• Perform duties of Branch Manager in his/her absence
• Cross-sell products and services aligning with customer needs including deposit, loan and retirement products
• Perform Personal Banker duties as necessary
• Ensure compliance of all department, bank and regulatory policies and procedures
• Oversee adherence to all established safety and security procedures

Skills

Managerial experience

People coaching

Customer service

Sales / cross-selling

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

NMLS certification

Job description

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”
Wintrust was founded with the idea to be the alternative to the big banks. We are looking for top talent to join Chicago’s Bank® as an Assistant Branch Manager!

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 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 match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
• Family-friendly work hours
• With 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
• Promote from within culture
  

What You’ll Do

As the Assistant Branch Manager, you will assist the Branch Manager in delivering superior financial results and best in class customer service by creating a proactive sales and service environment and maximizing employee productivity and effectiveness. You’ll also work with other internal lines of business to maximize growth and profitability.

• Establish and enhance the bank's presence in the local community by participating in networking events and initiating outbound calling efforts to drive branch sales
• Oversee branch operations, including training, scheduling and facility management
• Conduct meetings to keep team members informed and motivated
• Conduct coaching sessions and address employee performance issues as needed
• Perform duties of Branch Manager in his/her absence
• Cross-sell products and services aligning with customer needs including deposit, loan and retirement products
• Perform Personal Banker duties as necessary
• Ensure compliance of all department, bank and regulatory policies and procedures
• Oversee adherence to all established safety and security procedures

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree or related banking experience preferred
• Previous managerial experience preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years previous banking experience preferred
• May require NMLS certification

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
  

Compensation

The estimated hourly rate for this role is $26.00 - $32.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual pay rate 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.