Portfolio Manager I at Wintrust in Lake Forest, CA

Portfolio Manager I Location: Lake Forest, IL 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 12 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 With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career Promote from within culture The Portfolio Manager, Business Banking analyzes small to mid-size business and real estate opportunities submitted by origination teams and works closely with lending officers in all aspects of the loan request. The Portfolio Manager contributes to the recommendations as it relates to the structure of a loan request, as well as identification of broader banking and relationship opportunities throughout the underwriting and portfolio management process. This individual performs various due diligence and loan documentation review functions as part of the origination and closing process. What You’ll Do Prepare and conduct Credit Approval Presentations (CAPs) including summarizing and reporting trends Analyze commercial credit requests of varying complexity including credit and financial information of businesses and individuals to determine the degree of risk associated with the extension of credit Review financial statements and tax returns submitted by applicants and evaluate a borrower’s ability to repay.  Recognize trends, positive or negative, impacting risk to repayment, the Bank’s collateral position or ability of the business to satisfactorily operate.  Recommend risk rating adjustments, higher or lower, supported by changes in the borrower’s financial condition, collateral or other factors impacting the credit’s risk. Seek alternative means of financing or counter offers for all borrowers, if appropriate, when it is determined that the original request cannot be accommodated. Communicate directly with Relationship and Portfolio Managers as well as customers, as needed, to allow for timely and efficient underwriting of credit requests Partner with in-house appraisal and environmental staff in ordering and reviewing third party reports such as appraisal, environmental and property condition assessments Foster an open dialogue and strong working relationship with Credit Administration, Loan Operations, Managed Assets Department and other groups that support the line of business Loan monitoring and covenant testing; assist in the closing of loans and reviewing and maintaining credit files and compliance reviews Exhibit a sense of urgency towards meeting client requests while also meeting acceptable risk parameters in order to identify problems/issues to produce timely loan modifications and risk rating changes, as appropriate Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years’ commercial and industrial underwriting and/or portfolio management experience; formal credit training is a plus Sound understanding of commercial credit analysis techniques including cash flow, balance sheet analysis, evaluation of collateral and personal financial condition Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with nCino loan origination platform a plus 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 $71,000 to $92,000 annually, 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.