Branch Manager: Lead Growth & Community Banking

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 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.