VP, Credit Administration at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Wheaton, Illinois

Job Description:

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 9 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?

• Our team is in a unique position that allows us to collaborate with multiple other departments, have exposure to executive management.




• We are seeking a critical thinker that’s willing to learn and not afraid of taking on new initiatives.




• Gain experience and further your career by joining a growing organization.

Position Overview:

Wintrust is recruiting for a VP, Credit Administration to support our Wheaton Bank & Trust Business Banking credit team. This position will be responsible for preparing credit proposals, formulating and recommending lending approval/denial decisions on business purpose loan requests. This position interacts with business banking lenders and team underwriters to provide assistance regarding underwriting and portfolio management activities. Participate in and present summary reports for bank, business unit leadership.

What you will be doing:

• Underwrite and prepare Credit Approval Presentations for Business Banking loans primarily for new requests and complex renewals with adherence to loan policy, guidelines and procedures. The portfolio consists primarily of C&I loans, with some smaller investment real estate transactions and sizeable NFP clients. Analysis to include review of loan structure, collateral analysis, cash flow to determine ability to service debt, and covenant compliance. Work with Lenders to present to appropriate approvers as needed.




• Manage the underwriting workflow of the business banking credit team, maintaining the accuracy of the team’s underwriting pipeline tracker, and assigning tasks based on capacity and due date.




• Prepare past dues report, upcoming administrative maturities report, and publish the agenda for the joint business banking pipeline conference call, all on a weekly basis.




• Act as initial deal filter for underwriting requests, escalating as appropriate.




• Act as the primary training resource for other analysts on the team, with the goal of presenting on various credit topics in weekly pipeline meetings.




• Prepare annual reviews and credit memos as needed.




• Spread financial statements for existing clients and prospects, test covenant compliance




• Assist in the closing of loans as needed, and in reviewing and maintaining credit files and compliance reviews.




• Secured lending authority to cosign commercial loan approvals

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Commercial Credit analysis experience




• Bachelor’s degree (Finance or Accounting preferred)




• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills




• Effective written and verbal communication skills




• Understanding of financial ratios, cash flow analysis, and GAAP and tax accounting in order to underwrite credit opportunities




• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint




• Demonstrates relationship management, credit analysis and credit administration skills utilizing Credit / Bank policies and procedures.

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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.