Assistant Branch Manager at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Lynwood, Illinois

Job Description:

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Built on the "HAVE IT ALL" model, Wintrust offers sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer. Wintrust operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. Additionally, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.

Wintrust was founded with the idea to be the alternative to the big banks. We are looking for top talent to join Chicago’s Bank® as an Assistant Branch Manager!

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture!  We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 8 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)




• Competitive pay and annual discretionary 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

What you’ll do:

As the Assistant Branch Manager, you will assist the Branch Manager in delivering superior financial results and best in class customer service by creating a proactive sales and service environment and maximizing employee productivity and effectiveness. You’ll also work with other internal lines of business to maximize growth and profitability.

• Establish and enhance the bank's presence in the local community and drive the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act Program through participation in community and bank events as well as involvement in local organizations




• Perform duties of Branch Manager in his/her absence




• Cross-sell products and services aligning with customer needs including deposit, loan and retirement products




• Participate in networking events and initiate outbound calling efforts to drive branch sales




• Perform Personal Banker duties as necessary




• Conduct meetings to keep team members informed and motivated




• Perform coaching sessions with Retail team members and address employee performance issues as needed




• Oversee operations, including training, scheduling and facility management




• Ensure compliance of all department, bank and regulatory policies and procedures




• Oversee adherence to all security procedures established to ensure safety for employees and customers




• Resolve escalated customer matters

Qualifications:

• High School education required; college degree or related banking experience preferred




• Previous managerial experience preferred




• Minimum 3-5 years previous banking experience




• May require NMLS certification

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

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 be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.