VP/SVP, Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Lending 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.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture!  We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (11 years in a row) and 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

• Family-friendly work hours

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

• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• We are a vibrant, team-oriented atmosphere that provides opportunities for individual growth

• Gain experience and further your career by joining a growing organization

Position Overview:
 

The Commercial Real Estate Lender is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of commercial real estate clients for Schaumburg Bank & Trust within the Wintrust footprint. This position provides exceptional service to build and strengthen customer relationships by promoting products and services as appropriate to identify and fulfill customer needs. Responsible for new business development through referral sources and cold calling efforts.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for developing new prospects, managing and growing a portfolio of existing commercial real estate relationships.

• Experience in variety of real estate transactions including multifamily, retail, industrial, office, self-storage, land development and commercial construction loans.

• Experience with maintaining and managing a portfolio, with ability to build relationships with existing and prospective customers focusing on revenue growth, fee income, deposits and cross-selling services

• Participation and knowledge within loan syndications and maintaining those relationships

• Network with variety of CRE COI’s, investors and attorneys to establish a referral base.

• Prepare, review and present credit memos to senior management while maintaining structures within credit guidelines.

• Prepare and present deal terms to clients in a timely and accurate manner.

• Oversee the review and underwriting of credit requests internally while making recommendations for approval to senior management.

• Provide leadership in the development of less experienced commercial real estate lenders and portfolio managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting

• Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, and banking policies/procedures; formal credit training is preferred

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending

• Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills

• Excellent analytical and organization skills with the ability to prioritize workflow

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Demonstrate high ethical standards and personal integrity

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 range for this role is $105,000-$167,000, 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.

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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.