Administrative Assistant - Chicago Deferred Exchange Company at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Administrative Assistant (Temporary Position, 6-9 Months in Duration)

Wintrust Wealth Management serves the financial needs of private clients, including high net worth individuals, business owners, and institutions. Since our founding in 1931, we have been helping clients meet their increasingly complex financial goals with the highest standards of service and integrity. Through our four companies, we offer comprehensive wealth management solutions, including investments, trust, asset management, and 1031 exchange services. Wintrust Wealth Management is a division of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $45 billion in assets.

Chicago Deferred Exchange Company (CDEC) assists customers with tax-deferred real estate exchange transactions in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 1031. We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly-organized, motivated, and internet-savvy administrative assistant to join our team.

This position will include document preparation, record keeping on Salesforce, creation/editing of PowerPoint presentations, and general office duties.

The applicant must be flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed. This position requires a level of independence and ability to prioritize work load.

A professional customer service posture and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Some knowledge of real estate helpful, but not required.

College degree required.

We provide an engaging, dynamic work environment and an excellent compensation package which includes 401k, an employee stock purchase plan, medical/dental insurance, life insurance, and more!

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, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. We request applicants refrain from disclosing current or historical compensation information during the recruitment process; any disclosed detail will not be taken into account as applicants are considered for employment.

Please forward cover letter and resume to hscudder@wintrustwealth.com . No recruiters please.