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 11 years) 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?

• Great opportunity to work in a small business lending segment

• Opportunity to create value by providing your innovative ideas

• You come to join focused, highly collaborative team at a great company

Why become a part of this new group?

Wintrust has established an operating model to balance business objectives, compliance/regulatory risk and credit risk in the small business segment. This helps free up bankers to be more productive to support growth and relationship expansion, while positioning the banks to be more competitive within the market, including reducing the time to closing. We conduct all activities in the “Wintrust Way” ensuring that the customer experience remains the focus of our efforts. This is a collaborative, nimble team focused on transforming the way Wintrust supports the credit needs of smaller enterprises across the charter footprints. We are seeking a motivated, flexible team member who is able to take on new challenges and contribute to the success of our small business lending team for the organization.

Position Summary

Closing Coordinator for Small Business Loans products ensures files are completed and in accordance with established department procedures, bank policies, and regulations. Closing Coordinator works closely with Application Processors, Credit Analysts, and Relationship Manager to resolve any discrepancies or issues identified in file, in a timely and professional manner. This individual must possess excellent organization skills, problem solving skills, and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Pre-closing file review for quality check and determination that all pre-closing requirements and conditions have been met, including detailed collateral where applicable.

• Coordinating closings with borrowers for electronic closings (DocuSign) or with originating Relationship Mangers for in-person closings. Drafting of loan documents following established processes, procedures, and regulations.

• Obtaining loan documents from Loan Operations Department, where needed. Coordinating bookings and fundings with Loan Operations Department.

• Post-closing file review for quality check to ensure loan documents executed correctly and any post-closing requirements and conditions have been met.

• Maintenance of deals within WTFC underwriting system.

• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Problem Solving: Resolves non-routine problems

• Experience: 3-5 years

• Related Experience: Processing and/or closing Commercial loans, Small Business Loans, Small Business Administration Loans; DocuSign; LaserPro; Microsoft Office

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred

• Travel Requirements: Minimal, Less than 10%

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 hourly rate for this role is $20.20 to $26.45, 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.

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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 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.