Client Support Professional

Wintrust Financial Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corp is seeking a customer service professional to handle day-to-day client inquiries by phone and email. You will collaborate with sales, credit, and operations teams to resolve issues and proactively tailor banking solutions for clients.

The role emphasizes relationship building, timely responses, and ongoing product knowledge development in a dynamic banking environment at our Chicago-area site.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of customer service experience in retail or commercial banking preferred.
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client inquiries via phone and email.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to research and resolve client inquiries and problems in a timely and professional manner.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients to support retention and satisfaction.
• Understand client needs and proactively offer solutions or resources.
• Maintain working knowledge of Wintrust products, services, policy, and processes.
• Provide accurate, up-to-date information, and resources to clients as needed.
• Participate in training and development to improve on skills and stay current with product updates.

Skills

Customer service experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FIS

FCM

Salesforce

Outlook

Excel

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.”

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 Promote from within culture

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client inquiries via phone and email.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, credit, treasury management, loan operations, deposit operations) to research and resolve client inquiries and problems in a timely and professional manner.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients to support retention and satisfaction.
• Understand client needs and proactively offer solutions or resources.
• Maintain working knowledge of Wintrust products, services, policy, and processes.
• Provide accurate, up-to-date information, and resources to clients as needed.
• Participate in training and development to improve on skills and stay current with product updates.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of customer service experience, retail or commercial banking preferred.
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work within deadlines and prioritize projects.
• A self-motivated employee and an effective team player.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritize competing demands.
• Proficient in core banking platforms such as FIS, FCM, and Salesforce preferred.

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 for this role is $50,000 - $65,000 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.

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.