Marketing Risk Governance Senior Manager

Wintrust Financial Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation, a diversified banking and financial services company, is seeking a leader for the Marketing Governance team. You will set strategic goals, mentor team members, and ensure processes comply with laws, CRA practices, brand guidelines and internal risk policies.

In this role you will oversee a QA/Compliance metrics program, evaluate marketing strategies for accuracy, and collaborate with Marketing, Compliance, CRA, Legal and ERM to manage risks and advance campaigns

Qualifications

• 5+ years in banking or financial services marketing, legal, regulatory, or related field.
• Experience reviewing marketing materials, disclosures and customer communications.
• Experience with RCSA and CRA governance preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Marketing Governance team and set strategic goals.
• Oversee QA/Compliance metrics program for process health.
• Evaluate marketing strategies, disclosures for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Compliance, CRA, Legal, and ERM.
• Provide actionable recommendations to support business objectives.
• Manage risk assessments, issue management, and marketing audits.
• Maintain policy and procedure documentation.
• Stay current on federal and state regulatory updates affecting marketing.
• Assess impact of regulatory changes and update practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Marketing governance

QA/Compliance metrics

Regulatory compliance

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Why join us?

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.”

An award‑winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and the Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years). Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive 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. With 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career. Promote from within culture.

Why join this team?

We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit. We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Marketing Governance team, setting strategic goals and providing guidance and mentorship to team members to develop and monitor processes that comply with legal regulations, CRA practices, brand guidelines, and internal risk policies.
• Oversee a QA/Compliance metrics program to provide transparency into process health and efficiency.
• Evaluate marketing strategies, claims, and disclosures for accuracy, consistency, and regulatory adherence.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, Compliance, CRA, Legal, and Enterprise Risk Management teams to identify risks early, ensure effective controls, and move campaigns forward efficiently, equitably, and in compliance.
• Provide actionable recommendations that support business objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage and participate in risk and control assessments, issue management and remediation activities, and marketing‑related audits.
• Manage policy and procedure documentation.
• Stay current on federal and state regulatory updates that impact marketing, advertising, communications, and financial products.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes and manage updates to marketing practices, processes, and controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in banking or financial services marketing, legal, regulatory, marketing compliance, or a related field.
• Experience reviewing marketing materials, advertising content, disclosures and customer-facing communications required.
• Experience with RCSA and CRA governance preferred.
• Working knowledge of financial services advertising requirements, consumer protection principles and digital marketing compliance considerations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading people, talent development, team building and contributing to an overall growth culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and prioritize appropriately.

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 annual salary range for this role is $ 98,000- $132,000.00 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-HYBRID

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.