Assistant Branch Manager at Wintrust Financial

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. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

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 an Assistant Branch Manager!

Why join us?

• 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)

• 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

• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career

• Promote from within culture

What you’ll do:

As the Assistant Branch Manager, you will assist the Branch Manager in delivering superior financial results and best in class customer service by creating a proactive sales and service environment and maximizing employee productivity and effectiveness. You’ll also work with other internal lines of business to maximize growth and profitability.

• Establish and enhance the bank's presence in the local community by participating in networking events and initiating outbound calling efforts to drive branch sales

• Oversee branch operations, including training, scheduling and facility management

• Conduct meetings to keep team members informed and motivated

• Conduct coaching sessions and address employee performance issues as needed

• Perform duties of Branch Manager in his/her absence

• Cross-sell products and services aligning with customer needs including deposit, loan and retirement products

• Perform Personal Banker duties as necessary

• Ensure compliance of all department, bank and regulatory policies and procedures

• Oversee adherence to all established safety and security procedures

Qualifications:

• High School education required; college degree or related banking experience preferred

• Previous managerial experience preferred

• Minimum 3-5 years previous banking experience preferred

• May require NMLS certification

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

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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 be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. 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.