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Credit Analyst (Finance)



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 11 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

  • Promote from within culture

The Credit Analyst works alongside relationship managers, portfolio managers, and other internal stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of the operating performance and potential borrowing needs of prospective clients.

What You'll Do

  • Analysis of increasingly complex commercial credit requests including credit and financial information of business and individuals to determine the degree of risk associated with the extension of credit

  • Prepare and conduct Credit Approval Presentations (“CAPs”) including summarizing and reporting trends and presentation to Bank's Credit Committees

  • Manage due diligence and loan documentation efforts including collateral analysis of current and prospective customers

  • Responsible for loan monitoring and testing requirements

  • Assist in the closing of loans and reviewing and maintaining credit files and compliance reviews

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with a business, finance, or accounting major

  • Up to 3 years' credit analysis or underwriting experience preferably within the business banking or commercial space

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills

  • Employee is expected have a basic knowledge of commercial loan documentation, market and industry risks, and regulatory requirements

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 $59,000-$77,000, 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 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.

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