Wintrust Asset Finance is an equipment-focused financing group that offers sophisticated loan and lease products to commercial companies throughout the country in a wide range of industries, including transportation, construction, manufacturing, energy services, aviation, and turn-key property, plant, and equipment, among others. Wintrust Asset Finance is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $50 billion in assets.

Compensation for this role includes a base salary of $80,000-140,000 depending on experience and also offers quarterly commission

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 8 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

What You’ll Do

• Originate large ticket equipment finance/lease transactions through direct prospecting efforts.


• Assist in managing the customer relationship from initial contact, transaction award, credit underwriting and funding. 


• Make daily outbound cold calls for new clients and manage existing relationships with middle market companies.


• Conduct industry, business, and collateral research.


• Utilize WCF’s existing CRM platform to build and maintain a detailed and organized database.


• Visit with prospective clients and existing clients on an as needed basis.


• Coordinate with our marketing team to execute database marketing initiatives to generate new business opportunities.


• Work closely with Vice President, Direct Originations to analyze, price and structure transactions.


• Help in the preparation of investment presentations with recommendations that exhibit thoughtful and well-reasoned decisions.


• Actively participate in training and adhere to established WCF policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years successful track record in the equipment finance/leasing industry.


• Verifiable track record of originating and closing large ticket transactions.


• In depth knowledge of highly sophisticated finance and lease products.


• Ability to make outbound phone calls for several hours every day.


• Strong work ethic, hunger to learn, and desire to succeed.


• Confident self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks in face paced environment.


• Strong written/oral communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.


• Proficient using Excel, Word, Power Point, Salesforce, Capital IQ and SuperTrump.


• Ability to travel as needed to build relationships.


• BA/BS degree with preferred emphasis in Finance, Accounting or Economics.

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

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 be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. 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, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.