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Wintrust Financial Corporation · 11 hours ago

Municipal Lender, AVP / VP

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$98K/yr - $158K/yr

4+ years exp

Wintrust Financial Corporation is a $66 billion financial institution providing community and commercial banking services. They are seeking a Municipal Lender to offer government lending expertise and build relationships with local government agencies.

Financial ServicesWealth Management

Responsibilities

Identify requests from customers or promising in-market prospects that build or solidify banking relationships and boost market share

Structure loan terms to meet borrower objectives and fit their borrowing authority, mitigate risk and offer Lender an attractive return and/or other benefits

Underwrite new loan requests and navigate our internal credit approval process

Draft bid forms, term sheets, and commitments summarize approved terms

Manage the financing pipeline to meet all bid/commitment deadlines

Participate in client/prospect calls, association events and other outreach

Develop and maintain a referral network of internal and external Centers of Influence to generate new business opportunities

Portfolio Management:

Draft annual reviews or coordinating reviews of existing municipal exposure

Add and update existing exposure tracking systems and reports

Take on additional responsibilities in response to evolving circumstances

Qualification

Municipal lending expertiseCommercial banking experienceFinancial modelingCredit risk principlesMicrosoft Office proficiencyPassion for public serviceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related discipline

Minimum 4 years' commercial or investment banking and/or commercial credit experience, preferably within the municipal lending/public finance space

Passion for public service, building municipal finance expertise and relationships

Thorough understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigates, and banking policies/procedures

Strong analytical and financial modeling abilities

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of management, including lending personnel

Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to establish client relationships

Effective time management by balancing multiple priorities within individual workload

Proficiency using Microsoft Office products including advanced Excel modeling skills

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

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Wintrust Financial Corporation delivers sophisticated financial capabilities with a community bank personality across its businesses in banking, specialty finance, and wealth management.

Founded in 1995

Rosamond, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees