SVP, Chief Credit Officer

7 days ago


Rosemont IL, United States Wintrust Financial Full time

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 $50 billion in assets.

Why join us?

  • An award-winning culture We are rated a 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 to name a few
  • Family-friendly work hours
  • With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
  • Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

  • We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit
  • We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job Description Summary

The Chief Credit Officer actively manages the risk and credit function of the Wintrust Equipment Finance Division. This role is the senior credit position in the Division and manages the Division’s credit team as well as is responsible for the overall credit quality and the development and execution of the credit process of the Division. As the head of Credit, he or she is responsible for overall credit underwriting and coordinating the closing of leases and loans in compliance with the Bank's lending policies and procedures. The position of Chief Credit Officer is required to be fully knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of underwriting of equipment loans/leases, the Bank’s lending and compliance policies.

What You’ll Do

  • Responsible for the credit process, compliance and overall credit quality for the WEF division
  • Management and training of the WEF credit staff
  • Review and approval of equipment finance/lease transactions within assigned approval limit
  • Underwrite complex equipment finance/lease transactions
  • Attend customer and prospect calls with bank deal teams

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

  • 7-10 years experience as Head of Credit in a financial institution - Equipment Finance Industry credit experience a plus
  • People management experience requires

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

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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.



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