Commercial Real Estate Lending Specialist

4 weeks ago


Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States Wintrust Full time
Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Lender

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Our company operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. We also operate various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.

Why Work with Us?
  • We are 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
  • Opportunities to grow and develop in your career
  • Promote from within culture
Job Summary:

The Commercial Real Estate Lender is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of commercial real estate clients for Beverly Bank and Trust within the Wintrust footprint. This position provides exceptional service to build and strengthen customer relationships by promoting products and services as appropriate to identify and fulfill customer needs. Responsible for new business development through referral sources and cold calling efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Increase the Bank's profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships
  • Nurture existing client relationships by assessing and meeting client's business and personal needs
  • Negotiate proper loan structure and effectively cross sell products
  • Maintain properly documented files and manage renewals and collection efforts on past dues and defaulted loans
  • Sustain comprehensive understanding of current commercial products offered in the market and keep informed of all relevant industry trends and practices
  • Build and maintain a professional network of COI's and referral sources to facilitate new business development opportunities
  • Maintain a stable network of prospective customers with consistent approach to calling
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting
  • Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, and banking policies/procedures; formal credit training is preferred
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial real estate lending
  • 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
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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