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.”

About Wintrust Financial Corporation

At Wintrust, we are committed to Building Better Lives by investing in our people and their potential. As part of our new Talent Pathways organization, we are focused on creating impactful talent experiences that drive growth, development, and business success.

Why Join Us?

Be a key player in shaping Wintrust’s Talent Pathways strategy. Work in a dynamic, high-impact role that directly influences the organization’s growth and success. Join a company that values learning, curiosity, and investing in people.

About the Role

The Talent Experience Manager will play a key role in shaping and executing our talent management strategy. Reporting to the VP, Talent Experience Director, this leader will be responsible for core talent management activities, including succession planning, talent reviews, skills assessments, and enterprise-wide talent planning initiatives. They will oversee a team of Talent Planning Specialists to ensure a consistent, high-impact approach to talent development across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management & Planning

• Lead the execution of succession planning, talent reviews, and skills assessments to drive workforce readiness and leadership development.
• Partner with business leaders and HR partners to identify high-potential talent and create development pathways.
• Manage and refine talent planning frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and future workforce needs.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a team of Talent Planning Specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the team.
• Partner closely with HR, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition teams to create a seamless talent experience.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Utilize talent data and analytics to inform talent strategies and measure the effectiveness of programs.
• Provide reporting and insights to senior leadership on talent pipeline health, workforce trends, and skills gaps.
• Continuously assess and improve talent management processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Strategic Initiatives & Innovation

• Support the “You can’t use an old map on a new journey” strategy by modernizing talent management approaches and leveraging new tools and methodologies.
• Drive initiatives that enhance career development, mobility, and internal talent progression.
• Collaborate with The Academy @ WinTrust to align learning solutions with talent development needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR-related roles.
• Experience leading succession planning, talent reviews, or workforce planning initiatives.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading a team.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using talent analytics to drive decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in financial services or a highly regulated industry is a plus.

Compensation

The estimated 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.

#LI-Hybrid

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.