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Wintrust Financial Corporation

CRE Underwriter II - Business Banking

Wintrust Financial Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non‑bank businesses. 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 and Grand Rapids. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, 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 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

Competitive pay and annual discretionary bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401(k) plan with generous company match and tuition reimbursement

Family‑friendly work hours

Promote from within culture

CRE Underwriter II – Business Banking

Responsibilities

Underwrite existing portfolio credit approvals for renewals and other credit requests pertaining to existing clients

Underwrite opportunity memos and full credit approvals for new business clients

Independently analyze credit and financial information of property and individuals to determine the degree of risk associated with the extension of credit

Proactively manage covenant compliance testing for existing clients and new clients on an ongoing basis

Develop a working knowledge of credit/loan policy for credit requests and exceptions

Perform collateral analysis of current and prospective customers

Maintain Annual Review form for multi‑year CRE borrowing facilities for existing clients

Effective communication with Credit and Commercial Real Estate Banking Officers

Qualifications

3+ years’ commercial real‑estate/credit experience, with a working knowledge of banking environment, products and all supporting processes and technology

Formal bank credit training preferred, with a strong understanding of general credit and risk principles, and banking policies/procedures

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred)

Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and financial forecast models

Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow

Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to establish client relationships and work within a team environment

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 $85,000 - $110,000, 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.

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.

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