Branch Manager - Grand Rapids, MI

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

EAP

401(k) with company match

FSA

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Transportation and Commuting Benefits

Banking Benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation is seeking a Branch Manager in Grand Rapids to lead daily branch operations and develop customer relationships. You will manage hiring, training, and performance, while coordinating with other lines of business to maximize growth and profitability of the banking center.

The role requires overseeing staff development and coaching, building a strong community presence, and driving outbound sales efforts to expand branch reach.

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch operations, including staffing, scheduling and daily performance.
• Lead and coach staff to achieve sales goals and customer service standards.
• Develop and grow customer relationships by networking and outreach in the local community.
• Partner with other lines of business to drive growth and profitability of the banking center.

Skills

Retail banking

Managerial experience

Business development

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree or related banking experience

Job description

About Wintrust

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. Macatawa Bank, now part of the Wintrust Financial Corporation, is looking for top talent to join our team as a Branch Manager!

Why join us?

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 Branch Manager, you will be responsible for managing daily branch operations while actively developing existing and new customer relationships. The branch manager works with other lines of business to maximize growth and profitability of the banking center. 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. #LI-ONSITE

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.