Managing Director, Financial Markets & Funds Group

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Built on the "HAVE IT ALL" model, Wintrust offers sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer. Wintrust operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. Additionally, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.

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 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

The Managing Director, Financial Markets & Funds Group cultivates long-term relationships with institutional asset management clients and outside professional COIs through the development of positive Bank recognition by attending and coordinating networking events, functions, and community events. In this role, you will anticipate and deliver on client needs through advanced product knowledge, technical expertise, and strong transaction execution skills.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and develop existing portfolio by assessing and meeting client’s business and personal needs

• Increase the Bank’s profitability by cultivating new institutional asset management relationships

• Negotiate proper loan structure and effectively cross sell products

• Keep properly documented files and manage renewals and collection efforts on past dues and defaulted loans

• Sustain comprehensive understanding of current commercial products offered in the market and keeps informed of all relevant industry trends and practices

• Build and nurture a professional network of COI’s and referral sources

• Maintain a stable network of prospective customers with a consistent approach to calling

• Mentor junior team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field

• Minimum 10 years’ experience lending to the institutional asset management industry

• Knowledge of the financial markets and alternative investment industry is essential

• Exhibits exemplary communication skills (both verbal and written) and executive presence

• Successful track record of driving new business growth and developing well rounded client relationships

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and interpret the principles of accounting, credit, and finance

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations covering commercial banking activities

• High ethical standards and personal integrity

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

#LI-AC1

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.