Middle Market Commercial Banker, AVP / VP

About Wintrust

Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "WTFC." We provide community and commercial banking, specialty finance, and wealth management services through 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Our mission is to deliver 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, maintaining more than 200 branch banking locations across Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan, and southern Wisconsin, alongside commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, and Grand Rapids.

Our people are the heart of our business, and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. We have been rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for the past 12 years and have received the Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail for the past 6 years. We foster a "promote from within" culture and offer family-friendly work hours to support our team's success.

About the Role

The Middle Market Commercial Banker is the driving force behind managing and growing a portfolio of commercial banking customers. This role exists to expand existing customer relationships and develop new business by providing exceptional service that fulfills client needs. You will act as a strategic partner to your clients, assessing both their business and personal financial requirements to recommend the right solutions.

In this position, you will cultivate new commercial business relationships to increase the Bank's profitability while nurturing existing accounts. Your day-to-day involves negotiating proper loan structures, effectively cross-selling products, and maintaining a stable network of prospective customers through consistent outreach. You will also build and maintain a professional network of Centers of Influence (COIs) and referral sources to facilitate new business development opportunities. Success in this role requires a comprehensive understanding of current commercial products and relevant industry trends.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.