Business Banking Relationship Manager - Near West Side

Wintrust Financial Corporation in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Business Banking Relationship Manager in a leading financial institution known for its award-winning culture. This role is pivotal in managing and growing client relationships within the business banking sector, focusing on clients with revenues up to $2 million. You will be responsible for achieving annual goals related to loan and deposit volume, while leveraging your strong analytical and interpersonal skills to nurture existing portfolios and develop new business opportunities. This innovative firm offers a community banking experience with the resources of a large bank, fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in relationship, community, or small business banking.
• Completion of formal bank credit training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with businesses up to $2M in revenue.
• Responsible for annual goals tied to loan and deposit volume.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Business Banking Relationship Manager - Near West Side (Finance)

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas.

An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years).

We are looking for an experienced Relationship Manager to join our team! Territory includes Lawndale/North Lawndale, Douglass Park, and Near West Side in the business banking and small business banking sector.

What You'll Do

1. Responsible for annual goals tied to loan and deposit volume, cross-sales, call planning/prospecting and fee income generation.
2. Manage and grow existing customer relationships with businesses that generally have up to $2M in revenue.
3. Nurture and develop existing portfolio by assessing and meeting client's business and personal needs.
4. Negotiate proper loan structure and effectively cross-sell products.
5. Maintain properly documented files and manage renewals and collection efforts on past dues and defaulted loans.
6. Build and manage a professional network of COIs and referral sources.
7. Maintain a stable network of prospective customers with a consistent approach to calling.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
2. Minimum 3 years' relationship, community, and/or small business banking experience.
3. Completion of formal bank credit training program, preferred but not required.
4. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
5. Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills with the ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow.
6. Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability establishing client relationships and working in a team environment.

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $65,000-$92,000, 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.

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, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.