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 received the Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail for the past 6 years.

About the Role

The Middle Market Commercial Banker serves as a vital link in 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 trusted advisor, nurturing relationships by assessing both business and personal needs while promoting products that drive value for our clients.

In this position, you will balance the art of relationship building with the science of credit analysis. Your day will involve cultivating new commercial business relationships, negotiating loan structures, and cross-selling products to enhance client portfolios. You will also maintain a stable network of prospective customers and build a professional network of Centers of Influence (COIs) to facilitate new business development. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of current commercial products, industry trends, and the ability to manage renewals and collection efforts effectively.

Why Join Us?

Wintrust offers an award-winning culture with a strong "promote from within" philosophy. We provide competitive pay, incentive bonuses, and family-friendly work hours. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for an interview will proceed through a structured evaluation process designed to assess both technical expertise and cultural fit. This typically includes an initial screening, followed by in-depth discussions regarding commercial banking experience and credit principles, and concludes with team interviews to ensure alignment with our relationship-focused values.

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.