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Wintrust

Relationship Manager - Business Banking

Salary$85k – $110k
LocationGrayslake, IL
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have5
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
Prior B2B, small business banking, or consultative outside sales experience within the financial services industry
Exceptional oral and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability establishing client relationships
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow
Nice to have2
Completion of formal credit training program preferred but not required
Preferred Minimum 5 year's commercial credit and lending experience combined
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Disability insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Transportation benefits
Commuting benefits
Banking benefits
Pet insurance
About the company
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?
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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)
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Competitive pay and annual discretionary bonus eligible
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Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
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Family-friendly work hours
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With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
About the role
State Bank of the Lakes is looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Business Banking Relationship Manager to support our market in Lake County, IL. This position supports small to mid-sized businesses with revenues up to $30 million.
The Relationship Manager is responsible for developing new business and expanding existing relationships for business banking customers. This position requires exceptional service to build and strengthen customer relationships by promoting products and services as appropriate to identify and fulfill customer needs. Responsible for new business development through referral sources and cold calling efforts.
What You’ll Do
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Responsible for annual goals tied to loan and deposit volume, cross-sales, call planning/prospecting, and fee income generation
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Grow and manage customer relationships with businesses that generally have up to $30M in revenue
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Nurture and develop existing portfolio by assessing and meeting client’s business and personal needs
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Negotiate proper loan structure and effectively cross sell products
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Maintain properly documented files and manage renewals and collection efforts on past dues and defaulted loans
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Build and manage a professional network of COI’s and referral sources
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Maintain a stable network of prospective customers with a consistent approach to calling
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
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Completion of formal credit training program preferred but not required
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Preferred Minimum 5 year’s commercial credit and lending experience combined
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Prior B2B, small business banking, or consultative outside sales experience within the financial services industry
•
Exceptional oral and written communications skills
•
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability establishing client relationships
•
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow
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.
Legal
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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