VP, Loan Operations

Wintrust Asset Finance is an equipment-focused financing group that offers sophisticated loan and lease products to commercial companies throughout the country in a wide range of industries, including transportation, construction, manufacturing, energy services, aviation, and turn-key property, plant, and equipment, among others. Wintrust Asset Finance is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.

Why Join Us

• An award-winning culture: 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
• Family-friendly work hours
• 175+ community bank locations offering opportunities to grow and develop in your career
• Promote-from-within culture
• Culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit
• Multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and assist a team of Lease Documentation Specialists while providing superior service to WAF’s internal and external customers, with a primary focus on Renewable Energy segmentation
• Ensure team remains in compliance with WAF’s Policies and Procedures and assist Management with special reporting and/or projects
• Act as a mentor to fellow team members
• Ensure Renewable Energy lease and loan agreements are processed efficiently and accurately, reviewing large transactions for regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with Business Development and credit to address any noted issues within transactions prior to funding by reviewing all documentation
• Monitor the exception report daily, address concerns, and assign team members to assist with workloads as needed
• Make recommendations and support the implementation of changes to workplace procedures
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, mentoring, and providing guidance in training, as well as coaching and developing subordinates and addressing performance issues

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in Renewable Energy documentation
• Prior Renewable Energy documentation experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Advanced Computer Skills

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• 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 annual salary range for this role is $98,000 - $132,000, 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.