VP of Employee Banking (Sales)
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.
Wintrust was founded with the idea to be the alternative to the big banks. We are looking for top talent to join our team in a newly created role of VP of Employee Banking.
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 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:
The VP of Employee Banking is responsible for providing employees with customized banking solutions, best-in-class customer service, and the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion by performing a broad range of activities, including new account sales, account and customer servicing, and referral generation. Requires outstanding presentation and communication skills. Travel between Wintrust locations may be necessary.
Create, lead, and execute an Employee Banking program that serves all employees, regardless of geography, at any stage of their employment with Wintrust
Promote Wintrust Employee Banking throughout different departments, channels, and resource groups by establishing and enhancing an employee banking presence around the bank
Create and maintain appropriate tracking of participation levels within the Employee Banking Program
Effectively create, lead, and execute the Employee Banking New Hire experience regardless of geography
Deepen banking relationships of existing employees and minimize attrition through effective consultative conversations and follow-up
Cross-sell products and services aligning with employee needs through effective consultative conversations
Perform tasks such as account and employee maintenance, and employee correspondence
Leverage internal partnerships with other lines of business including Mortgage, Consumer Lending, Wealth Management, Business/Commercial Banking, etc., to grow employee relationships beyond the retail bank via referrals
Work with internal departments including Employee Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, etc. to grow and maintain awareness of Employee Banking benefits
Work in conjunction with the Customer Contact Center to effectively establish and manage the level and range of service provided to employees by the Employee Service Center
Support the bank through participation in community and bank events as well as involvement in local organizations
Comply with all bank and regulatory policies and procedures to maintain security and mitigate preventable losses
Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion
Qualifications:
5-7 years of retail banking experience required
3-5 years in a supervisory/management role, preferably in a financial institution
Bachelor's degree preferred
Exceptional customer service and problem solving skills
In-depth knowledge of all bank products and services
Thorough understanding of bank systems and operations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of audiences, including senior executives
High level of personal integrity and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters with discretion
Detail oriented with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment
May require NMLS certification
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
Compensation:
The estimated salary range for this role is $98,000 - $132,000 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.
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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.
