Wintrust Financial Corporation · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Commercial Real Estate Lender
Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, providing community and commercial banking services. The Senior Commercial Real Estate Lender is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of commercial real estate clients, providing exceptional service and developing new business through referrals and cold calling.
Financial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing new prospects, managing and growing a portfolio of existing commercial real estate relationships
Experience in variety of real estate transactions including multifamily, retail, industrial, office, self-storage, land development and commercial construction loans
Experience with maintaining and managing a portfolio, with ability to build relationships with existing and prospective customers focusing on revenue growth, fee income, deposits and cross-selling services
Participation and knowledge within loan syndications and maintaining those relationships
Network with variety of CRE COI’s, investors and attorneys to establish a referral base
Prepare, review and present credit memos to senior management while maintaining structures within credit guidelines
Prepare and present deal terms to clients in a timely and accurate manner
Oversee the review and underwriting of credit requests internally while making recommendations for approval to senior management
Provide leadership in the development of less experienced commercial real estate lenders and portfolio managers
Qualification
Required
Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, and banking policies/procedures
Minimum 10+ years of credit and commercial real estate lending experience combined
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting preferred)
Formal credit training is preferred
nCino a plus
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
Company
Wintrust Financial Corporation
Wintrust Financial Corporation delivers sophisticated financial capabilities with a community bank personality across its businesses in banking, specialty finance, and wealth management.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$683MKey Investors
CIVC Partners
2025-05-08Post Ipo Equity· $425M
2022-06-07Post Ipo Equity· $258M
2020-05-05IPO
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