Senior Loan Syndicator

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "WTFC."

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 annual discretionary 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
  
• Promote from within culture
  

The Capital Markets Loan Syndicator is responsible for supporting the C&I line of business to originate new Wintrust led syndicated transactions. The Loan Syndicator's primary role is to advise commercial banking clients and prospects in the Insurance Broker and RIA space on a range of capital markets solutions. Leveraging deep understanding of the syndicated loan market, including prevailing trends and market norms, advise the Relationship Management Team and Credit Underwriting on syndications strategies related to underwritings, commitments and final hold levels for lending transactions, refinancings and amendments. The position will be responsible for leading negotiations, structuring terms, legal documentation and execution of final debt financing packages.

What You'll Do:

Client facing responsibilities

• Partner with and jointly call on existing and prospective borrowers to advise on financing alternatives; structure senior/secured packages, incremental facilities, and acquisition financing.
  
• Utilize demonstrated expertise to build Wintrust's agency reputation and position the bank for lead agent mandates.
  

Co-lender responsibilities

• Identify, develop, maintain and leverage an extensive network of bank investors/lenders in the C&I space.
  
• Clearly communicate transaction and borrower-related merits, credit risks and mitigants, as well as negotiate the finance, business and legal considerations associated with multi-lender syndicated transactions.
  

Syndications process and maintenance

• Develop, enhance and maintain professional pitchbook templates and encourage adoption with deal teams.
  
• Collaborate with relationship managers to ensure all credit terms, deal timeline, prospective investors, and sales strategy agree before launching a deal. Maintain communication through the lifecycle of the credit.
  
• Participate in underwriting process as needed and review all documents prior to sharing with investors.
  
• Work with Loan Ops and closing personnel to ensure allocations/fees are reported and executed accurately.
  

Market responsibilities

• Provide periodic updates with market color and a current list of recent transactions to executive management, credit and lending teams.
  
• Keep relationship management and credit informed of trends and competitive information regarding pricing, covenants, amortization, and other loan terms to insure that lenders are providing the most competitive lending product in the market with the support of credit.
  

Team responsibilities

• Train and mentor associates and rotating analysts, being responsive to internal requests, and actively participate in broad organizational initiatives.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  
• Minimum 10 years in loan syndication originations and distribution
  
• Experience leading syndicates in the following industries preferred: insurance brokerage firms, RIA's, ESOPs, Contractors, and/or private equity
  
• Knowledgeable of derivative, foreign exchange and other commercial banking products
  
• Must be skilled communicator in working with all functions within the company
  
• Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigates, and banking policies/procedures; formal bank credit training is preferred
  
• Prior experience managing a diverse portfolio and complex commercial relationships within the business banking or middle market space
  

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 $141,000-$190,000, 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 build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. 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, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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