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

• Promote from within culture.

Why join this team?

• Hybrid Work Schedule – Split your time working remotely and at our Corporate Headquarters in Rosemont, IL.

• We foster an inclusive environment for an individual to grow and work independently.

• Opportunity to interact with management level, experienced professionals - higher visibility.

• Wintrust has a great compliance culture that comes from the top.

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

Position Overview

Responsible for monitoring and coordinating an effective CRA program with select Bank subsidiaries to assure that the organization attains desired ratings. Ensures on-going effectiveness of the CRA program by overseeing select Banks’ CRA performance regularly. Staying abreast of CRA rule changes and industry trends in order to effectively guide select Banks’ CRA performance to achieve desired ratings.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate Charter CRA Committee Meetings including preparation of meeting materials and leading discussion during the meeting.

• Manage CRA Activity Data Integrity including CRA donations, CRA investments, CRA service hours, and Community Development Loans.

• Coordinate the completion of CRA Self-Assessment and Performance Context in preparation for the CRA exam.

• Track and analyze Bank CRA Data - Identify and communicate CRA deficiencies and potential problems to management and staff; work with line management in developing and implementing corrective action(s) to resolve identified problems.

• Train bank employees on CRA basics and answer ongoing CRA related questions as they arise.

• Manage Bank CRA initiatives and efforts.

• Coordinate Exam process with Bank and examiners.

• Contribute to corporate CRA projects and initiatives.

• Maintain a competent level of expertise and knowledge of the requirements of the various laws, regulations and rulings governing Wintrust CRA activities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 Years of related experience

• Proficiency with MS Office

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Previous experience with banking and/or CRA preferred

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 $85, 000 - $110, 000. 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 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.