WTI Recruiter Associate

Wintrust Wealth Management serves the financial needs of private clients, including high net worth individuals, business owners, and institutions. Since our founding in 1931, we have been helping clients meet their increasingly complex financial goals with the highest standards of service and integrity. Through our four companies, Wintrust Investments LLC, Wintrust Private Trust., Great Lakes Advisors LLC, and The Chicago Deferred Exchange Company LLC, we offer comprehensive wealth management solutions, including investment, trust, and asset management services. Wintrust Wealth Management is a division of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 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
A Wintrust Investments (WTI) Recruiter Associate will be part of a dynamic sales team that operate in a fast-paced environment supporting Wintrust Investments, a division of Wintrust Financial. A Recruiter Associate will support the Managing Director of Recruiting and National Markets by executing on the strategic recruiting vison of WTI, provide technical and operational support for new Financial Advisor onboarding, and leverage exceptional organization, communication, and teamwork skills. The role will be office-centric with a requirement to be in our office on average 3 days per week.

What You'll Do

• Be a strategic member of the team, directly involved in all facets of the search process, including business development and candidate sourcing, assessment and development.
• Serve as one of the primary contacts for candidates and build sustainable relationships and trust through open and interactive communication.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of candidate qualifications and fit for role requirements, with a keen understanding of the retail wealth industry.
• Strategize on the process and execution.
• Partner with various Wintrust Investments departments in support of the recruiting strategic vison to develop, including effective marketing tools, collateral and social media content.
• Participate in the successful onboarding of new Financial Advisors by partnering with appropriate stakeholders
• Understanding of the financial markets including knowledge of investment products.
• Multitask by handling multiple requests concurrently.
• Provide accurate and complete information by using the technology tools and established processes.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's degree, Business, Finance, Economics, or Marketing preferred
• Previous experience in executive search and job placement
• Proven superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively are essential.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

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 $55,000 - $80,000, 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.
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.