Branch Manager - Clarendon Hills, IL

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Clarendon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a local Illinois branch, guiding daily operations, staff coaching, and sales performance to deliver exceptional customer service. The role emphasizes community engagement and proactive outreach to grow the branch presence.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, with a college degree or related banking experience preferred, plus prior retail banking and managerial experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree or related banking experience preferred
• College degree or related banking experience preferred
• Previous retail banking and managerial experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, and facility management
• Manage the sales performance of the banking center staff by coaching sessions, overseeing staff development, and addressing employee performance issues as needed
• Resolve escalated customer matters
• Perform Personal Banker duties as necessary
• 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

Skills

Retail banking

Managerial experience

Business development

Small business banking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

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 a 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:

• Oversee branch operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, and facility management
• Manage the sales performance of the banking center staff by conducting coaching sessions, overseeing staff development, and addressing employee performance issues as needed
• Resolve escalated customer matters
• Perform Personal Banker duties as necessary
• 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

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree or related banking experience preferred
• Previous retail banking and managerial experience
• Previous business development experience and experience working with small business customers

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 salary range for this role is $71,000 - $95,000, 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.

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services, delivering the sophisticated solutions of a large bank through a relationship-focused approach built from our community banking roots.

Wintrust may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. Wintrust complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and its policy may be found here Click here for Equal Opportunities.