Senior Relationship Manager, Business Banking

Wintrust Financial Corporation

Senior Relationship Manager responsible for cultivating and developing commercial banking relationships. Overseeing portfolios and promoting products/services for clients generating $500K – $30M revenue.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeSt. John • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Increase the Bank’s profitability by cultivating new commercial business relationships
Maintain and develop existing portfolio 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
Maintain comprehensive understanding of current commercial products offered in the market and keeps informed of all relevant industry trends and practices
Take ownership of credit sheet content and quality by working closely with credit analysts on their successful and timely completion
Work closely with internal partners to generate internal referrals as wells as developing an external network of centers of influence
Responsible for understanding the impact of lending on the bank’s CRA goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, or accounting
7+ years’ commercial lending/banking experience
Formal bank credit training is highly preferred
Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigates, and banking policies/procedures
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability establishing client relationships and working within a team environment
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial lendingcredit analysisrisk assessmentloan structuringportfolio managementcredit trainingbanking policiesfinancial analysisnegotiationcross-selling

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingorganizational skillsteam collaborationworkflow managementclient needs assessmentproactive managementnegotiation skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in businessBachelor’s Degree in financeBachelor’s Degree in accounting