ABL Underwriting Portfolio Manager I or II

Wintrust•Chicago, IL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wintrust is a financial institution offering community and commercial banking, specialty finance, and wealth management services. They are seeking an ABL Underwriting Portfolio Manager responsible for underwriting new business opportunities and managing an existing portfolio of credit relationships. This role involves liaising between parties to ensure timely and efficient analysis that meets the expectations of Borrowers, Lenders, and the Administration Team. The team is described as high performing, collaborative, and diverse, focused on growing the business through excellent client service. They emphasize accountability, shared wins, ethical operations, and fun, offering opportunities for knowledge growth and exposure to executive management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a business, finance, economics, or accounting major (preferred)
Minimum 3 years of Middle Market Asset-Based / Commercial Banking experience preferred; ($25MM - $250MM+ company revenue, $5MM - $50MM aggregate credit exposure)
Thorough understanding of general credit and risk principles as it applies to asset-based lending
Working knowledge of MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and financial forecast models including 13-week cashflows
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to manage tasks in a timely and efficient manner
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability establishing client relationships and working within a team environment

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned asset-based portfolio of commercial customers
Structure and underwrite asset-based loan transactions ($5MM - $100MM aggregate credit exposure) for existing portfolio customers and new business transactions
Coordinate the collection and review of financial statements, compliance certificates, and collateral reports to comply with customers’ reporting requirements
Assist in review and negotiation of loan documentation in consultation with legal counsel and ensure deals are closed properly
Serve as contact for, provide support of and responses to internal audits, loan review, compliance reviews and regulatory exams for the bank as needed
Comply with all bank policies and procedures as well as applicable state and federal regulations