Job Description

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers 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 with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”

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.

What You’ll Do:

Manager Commercial Loan Documentation AVP is responsible for daily management of the Commercial Loan Documentation Administrators who are responsible for the preparation and/or review of all required loan documentation, review of loans to be booked and funded and creation of exceptions. Maintain loan system data integrity to accurately reflect loan file contents, as well as ensure accurate management reporting.

Monitor performance of the team members and manage the workflow of the unit to ensure that service level agreements are being maintained.

• Administer annual performance reviews.

• Establish individual performance goals.

• Delegate and assign items based on priority and urgency.

• Establish and initiate standards and procedures to ensure that documentation and booking requests are handled in a timely manner.

Review Commercial loan documents prepared in LaserPro or by outside counsel for all loan products to ensure that documents meet the stated terms of the Approval.

• Ensure all transactions comply with regulations, industry standards, and provide training to staff as needed.

• Ensure that all loan documents adhere to internal and regulatory guidelines.

• Provide effective back-up support of all documentation functions for Commercial team members as may be necessary to maintain consistent high portfolio quality levels.

• Ensure that all due diligence requirements as outlined in corporate procedure are met.

• Provide individual training and guidance to the Commercial Loan Documentation Administrators about specific documentation issues and commercial loan documentation concepts.

Review all loan products for booking and/or funding, exception creation and subsequently review original loan packages that are sent for exception clearing. Interact closely with the Loan Servicing and Collateral Units to maintain an efficient process.

Qualifications: 

• 5-7 years’ experience with Commercial loan documentation and supervisory experience required.

• Excellent, professional verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and concisely.

• Extensive knowledge of commercial lending and real estate loan documentation, letters of credit, swap and asset-based processing.

• Extensive knowledge of compliance and regulatory guidelines.

• High School Diploma

• Advanced Computer Skills

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 $71,000 - $92,000, 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.

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.