Asset Management Business Process Improvement Analyst - Northbrook, IL at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Northbrook, Illinois

Job Description:

As one of the largest premium finance companies in the country, FIRST Insurance Funding provides full premium finance services, plus additional services built specifically for agencies. We pride ourselves on the variety of incentive programs, services, and technology we offer. This not only helps grow the agents, brokers, and companies we partner with, but also helps them better serve their clients. FIRST Insurance Funding is a subsidiary of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $50 billion in assets.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)


• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive 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

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit


• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job Description Summary

The Asset Management Business Analyst will work closely with the department’s management team to implement process improvements, document business processes, and support business initiatives. This position will be responsible for supporting the implementation and testing of technology solutions and system enhancements. This role will also be responsible for creating various management reports and analyzing department trends and KRIs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, recommend, and implement process improvements to reduce costs,  improve accuracy, and increase efficiency.


• Develop relevant, timely reporting to support business needs; analyze trends.


• Provide support during the design, development, testing, & production phases of system enhancements and defect resolution.  Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements.  Troubleshoot system or process related issues.


• Document and standardize current and future business processes.


• Support short- and long-term business initiatives by participating in cross-functional meetings and project teams.

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

• 3-5 years of experience dealing with reporting, business analysis, and process improvement


• Previous collections experience in Premium Finance, Financial Services or Insurance is preferred

Benefits

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.