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Wintrust Financial Corporation

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Learning Experience Architect (Project Management)



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

Job Description Summary

This position will be responsible for providing facilitation support in enterprise projects and conducting business-as-usual training for new hires in various business lines. The ideal candidate must have proven communication skills that demonstrate teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to help build capability at Wintrust.

What You'll Do

  • Facilitate instructor-led training across various business lines
  • Maintain training records by collaborating with Wintrust University and Learning Experience Architect Team Leader
  • Continuously improve the training experience by becoming a subject matter expert on new and existing facilitation tools and techniques
  • Assist Learning Advisors and Instructional Designers with large projects, as needed

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

  • High School Degree or equivalent Bachelor degree
  • Possess a strong understanding of Adult Learning Methods and delivering group/classroom training.
  • Possess a strong understanding of how to evaluate learner experience and knowledge comprehension effectively.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from participants and managers
  • Demonstrated ability to engage participants during virtual and in-person training.
  • Excellent virtual and in-person facilitation and presentation skills
  • Excellent communications skills; both oral and written
  • Must have strong technical skills with moderate experience with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • Experience with virtual meeting/facilitation platforms preferred.
  • Ability to translate policies and procedures into written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to collaborate with partners in Learning and Development and within lines of business
  • Energetic with a passion for delivering training across all mediums.

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 $50,000 - $65,000, 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.

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