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

Responsible for assisting in testing as part of implementing an effective, proactive compliance program to assure that the organization maintains the required level of compliance set forth by its regulatory agencies.

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.
• Demonstrates creative thinking and problem solving; Offers innovative solutions; Identifies areas for improvement and offers viable solutions.
• Conducts Compliance Reviews
• Reviews proposed changes to and existing Bank policies and procedures relative to the compliance requirements of laws and regulations.
• Ensures the accuracy of all compliance-related requirements for Bank products.
• Reviews marketing materials to assure compliance.
• Exhibits superior time management skills (measured by deadlines and quality of progress and projects completed). Maintains confidentiality of information and protects Bank sensitive information and materials.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years banking and/or banking compliance.
• One or more years of regulatory compliance and/or internal audit experience in a financial institution.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CRCM preferred.

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 $50,000 - $65,000. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

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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.