VP, Corporate Investments (Project Management)
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 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 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career.
Promote from within culture.
Why join this team?
We provide a vibrant, team-oriented atmosphere with opportunities for individual growth through collaboration with other departments and exposure to executive management.
We are seeking a self-motivated, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and adapt to emerging risks and regulatory changes.
Further your career by playing an important role in a growing organization.
Position Summary
This dynamic position carries numerous responsibilities involving regularly juggling various tasks daily. While managing the monthly process of creating and distributing various internal management reports, coordinating the settlement process of all trades and securities pledging, and regularly communicating with Cash Management and Investment Accounting, this individual also assists with the management of corporate investment portfolios. Preparing annual credit
reviews for portfolio holdings and periodically coordinating new CRA investments with the CRA department also are included in regular activities.
What You'll Do
Design, maintain, and prepare monthly bank level & consolidated reports in Excel for distribution to senior management
Assist with the management of various investment portfolios, including primary responsibility for security settlements, pledging of securities, and general coordination with the Investment Accounting department
Quarterly preparation of investment memos for senior management and external auditors
Annual credit reviews for municipal and corporate bond holdings
Assist the CRA department in sourcing eligible CRA investments
Special projects and assignments as necessary
Qualifications
10+ years of related experience
Significant banking experience with bond investment knowledge/experience preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
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 $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.
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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 be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. 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, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
