Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Built on the "HAVE IT ALL" model, Wintrust offers sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer. Wintrust operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. Additionally, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.

Experience what it’s like to work for a company invested in the community, dedicated to giving back, and ready to show you how fun banking can be! Apply now for a Wintrust Summer 2023 Internship. Wintrust offers a wide range of opportunities across the Chicagoland area, Southern Wisconsin, and Northwest Indiana. Come join our team this summer, and let us show you why Wintrust was named a Chicago Tribune TOP WORKPLACE 8 years in a row. 

Intern Job Responsibilities: 

• Work closely colleagues to meet business objectives and priorities defined by the specific line of business.  




• Understand the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service. 

• Accept designated, business-focused projects to complete.   




• Engage with customers or clients and provides excellent service. 




• Learn and becomes proficient on internal software systems.  

Details:  

• Most intern positions span from 10-12 weeks, May-August. 




• 40 hours/week, Paid summer internship. 




• Participate in intern program activities, events, and development opportunities with your cohort.  

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, with preference to students entering their junior or senior year.  




• Concentrations in finance, accounting, economics, or business strongly preferred. 




• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. 




• Strong analytical, decision-making, project management, and organizational skills. 




• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused mindset. 

• Leadership skills with a passion for results.  

Following the application there is a questionnaire that will gather specific areas of interest. This will be used for interviewing and placement purposes.  

To apply, please visit www.wintrust.com/careers. Applications open in the fall, and will stay open until programs are at capacity. 

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.