Relationship Banker (Hyde Park) - Chicago, IL

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation in Chicago seeks a Relationship Banker to build and retain meaningful relationships with customers, assess financial needs, and tailor product solutions. You will open accounts, support digital banking, and collaborate with Mortgage and Wealth Management partners.

This full-time role requires 1–3 years in customer service or financial services, a High School Diploma, and bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in customer service, financial service, or sales role.
• Retail banking experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with customers, identifying financial needs and tailoring product recommendations.
• Collaborate with Mortgage and Wealth Management to connect customers to experts.
• Open accounts and perform account maintenance; assist customers with digital products.
• Recognize potential fraud and other risks; ensure customer and bank security.
• Open/close bank branches as required by shift schedules.
• Support community and bank events as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Financial services

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

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.”Wintrust was founded with the idea to be the alternative to the big banks. We are looking for top talent to join Chicago’s Bank, as a full-time Relationship Banker!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 eligibleComprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a fewFamily-friendly work hoursWith 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your careerPromote from within cultureWhat you’ll do:As a Relationship Banker, you will build and retain meaningful relationships with your customers, using your financial knowledge to recommend thoughtful solutions to meet their needs. In this dual role, you will contribute to the success of the branch by:Building lasting relationships with customers, discovering their financial needs and tailoring product and service recommendationsCollaborating with business partners (Mortgage, Wealth Management) to connect customers to experts who can help with specialized needsOperating a teller drawer serving customers in the lobby/drive-upOpening accounts, performing account maintenance and assisting customers with digital productsRecognizing potential fraud and other risksDepending on the shift, you might be responsible for bank opening/closingHelping support community and bank eventsQualifications:1-3 years of experience in a customer service, financial service, or sales roleRetail banking experience preferredHigh School Degree or equivalentIntermediate computer skillsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbsBilingual Spanish preferredBenefits: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 InsuranceCompensation:The estimated hourly rate for this role is $21.00 - $28.00 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.#LI-ONSITEFrom 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.