Senior Commercial Banker - Construction, Engineering & Architecture

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Illinois; Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Wintrust Financial Corporation is seeking a Sr. Commercial Banker - Construction, Engineering & Architecture to develop and expand a middle-market portfolio.

You will build relationships with construction, engineering, and architecture clients, providing tailored commercial banking solutions and serving as a trusted advisor. You will drive new business through referrals, networking, and proactive prospecting, while cross-selling a broad range of products.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of commercial banking experience with a focus on C&I lending.
• Experience serving Construction, Engineering, and Architecture clients is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to develop trusted client partnerships.

Aufgaben

• Drive profitability by developing new commercial banking relationships through proactive business development.
• Deepen existing client relationships by addressing business and personal financial needs.
• Structure, negotiate, and close commercial loan opportunities with cross-sell of banking products.
• Develop and maintain COIs, referral partners, and community contacts to generate new business.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline through consistent calling, networking, and relationship-building.
• Represent the Bank in the community and at industry events to enhance brand visibility.
• Travel within the market and surrounding areas as needed to support relationships and development.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Business development

Communication

Networking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics

Jobbeschreibung

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 incentive 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 hoursPromote from within cultureThe Sr. Commercial Banker - Construction, Engineering & Architecture role is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and make a meaningful impact within a specialized industry vertical. This position is responsible for developing and expanding a portfolio of middle-market commercial clients while building and strengthening relationships with commercial contractors, engineering firms, architecture firms, and related professional services organizations.A successful candidate will have Commercial & Industrial experience, delivering tailored commercial banking solutions, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and drive new business development through referral partnerships, networking, and proactive prospecting efforts. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a high-potential portfolio while contributing to the continued expansion of the team and market presence.What You'll DoDrive the Bank’s profitability by developing and cultivating new commercial banking relationships through proactive business development effortsDeepen and expand existing client relationships by identifying and addressing both business and personal financial needsStructure, negotiate, and close commercial loan opportunities while effectively cross selling a broad range of banking products and servicesDevelop and maintain a strong network of centers of influence (COIs), referral partners, and community contacts to generate new business opportunitiesBuild and manage a robust pipeline of prospective clients through consistent calling activities, networking, and relationship-building effortsRepresent the Bank professionally within the community and at industry events to enhance brand visibility and market presenceTravel within the assigned market and surrounding areas as needed to support client relationships and business development activitiesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related fieldStrong understanding of commercial credit analysis, risk assessment, risk mitigation, and banking policies and procedures; formal bank credit training preferredMinimum of 4 years of commercial banking experience with a focus on C&I lending; experience serving Construction, Engineering, and Architecture clients is a plusExceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, prospects, and internal stakeholdersProven relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop trusted client partnerships and collaborate effectively within a team environmentExcellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and proactively manage workflow in a fast-paced settingDemonstrated attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving abilitiesBenefitsMedical 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 InsuranceCompensationThe estimated salary range for this role is $110,000-$160,000, 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.#LI-AC1From 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.