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.”

The Senior Portfolio Manager, Specialized Lending is responsible for overseeing the credit process and portfolio administration of a $500MM to $1B+ specialized commercial loan portfolio, focused on the Insurance Distribution segment.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the management and administration of a specialized commercial loan portfolio; including the credit processes from opportunity memo, structuring, credit presentation and approval, through loan funding; including monitoring of covenants and exceptions

• Ensures the Portfolio Manager team is delivering exceptional client service and working with Bankers collaboratively to proactively address client needs and monitor credit risk, in adherence with Wintrust Credit policy

• Reviews and supports credit approvals prior to submission to senior credit officers and relevant Credit Committees; maintains approval authority to effectively administer the portfolio

• Performs direct supervisory duties of the portfolio management staff and coordinates the coverage in all related areas of the assigned specialty segment

• Trains, mentors, and develops Portfolio Managers, Analysts and other junior members of the team. Helps drive and support innovation and continuous improvements in efficiency

• Ensures processes are followed and teams are following Wintrust’s underwriting standards, templates, policies, and procedures

• Monitors portfolio to ensure risk ratings to clients and facilities are accurate and supported.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related discipline

• Minimum 7 years’ commercial credit experience including experience in one of the following sectors: corporate banking, middle market, leveraged lending; agency lending experience preferred

• Prior leadership or management experience preferred

• Thorough understanding of risk management and credit mitigants

• Knowledge risk ratings analysis, corporate finance and/or research

• Strong analytical and financial modeling abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability establishing client relationships

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products including advanced Excel modeling skills

• Familiarity with Moody's analytics

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 annual salary range for this role is $98, 000 - $132, 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 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.