Commercial Real Estate Banker, AVP / VP

About the role

The Commercial Real Estate Banker is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of commercial real estate clients for Wintrust Bank within the Chicago Market. This position provides exceptional service to build and strengthen customer relationships by promoting products and services as appropriate to identify and fulfill customer needs. Responsible for new business development through referral sources and disciplined calling efforts.

Responsibilities

• Increase the Bank's profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships
• Nurture existing client relationships by assessing and meeting client’s business and personal needs
• Negotiate proper loan structure and effectively cross-sell products
• Maintain properly documented files and manage a portfolio with no documentation, covenant, or reporting exceptions
• Sustain comprehensive understanding of current commercial products offered in the market and keep informed of all relevant industry trends and practices
• Build and maintain a professional network of COIs and referral sources to facilitate new business development opportunities
• Maintain a stable network of prospective customers with consistent approach to calling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting
• Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, and banking policies/procedures; formal credit training is preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial real estate lending
• Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and organization skills with the ability to prioritize workflow
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Demonstrate 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

Pay

The estimated salary range for this role is $95,000-$150,000, 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.

Schedule

Flexible work hours to accommodate the needs of the position and the client base.