Compliance Officer - Loan Compliance

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 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

• Promote from within culture.

Why join this team?

• We foster an inclusive environment for an individual to grow and work independently.

• Opportunity to interact with management level, experienced professionals - higher visibility.

• Wintrust has a great compliance culture that comes from the top.

• Gain experience and further your career by joining a growing organization.

Position Overview

The Compliance Officer – Loan Compliance, supports the implementation of an effective and proactive compliance program related to all aspects of lending to ensure organizational adherence to regulatory requirements. Applies creative thinking and problem-solving skills to develop innovative and practical solutions. Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations governing the Bank's operations to prevent penalties, liabilities, or other punitive actions against the Bank, its directors, or employees.

What You’ll Do

• Maintains a competent level of expertise and knowledge of the requirements of the various laws, regulations and rulings governing the Bank's activities. Keeps abreast of regulatory updates through reading, classes, seminars, etc.

• Assists with all lending including mortgage, consumer and commercial lending -related Compliance initiatives, including Regulatory Change Management Projects, new product reviews, software change updates and reviews and Policy and Procedure approvals.

• Reviews and tracks WM complaints, along with effective root cause and trending analysis.

• Assists with Validations of Internal Review Findings.

• Volunteers for project work. Handles other duties as assigned. Participates on projects, audits, exams etc. Assists with multiple primary or significant Compliance functions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of banking experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• CRCM Preferred

• One or more years of mortgage regulatory compliance and/or internal audit experience in a financial institution

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 $85,000 –$110,000, 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.