Operations Specialist

Wintrust Financial Corporation • Rosemont, IL

12d • $20 - $26 • Remote

About The Position

The Operations Specialist role covers several critical business functions supporting both the operations and appraisal teams. The Operations Specialists handle all trust and Power of Attorney reviews for the Closing Department. They oversee the draw management and reimbursements on renovation and construction transaction. They authorize the release of escrow holdbacks and work with Accounts Payable on invoices. The Operations Specialists handle reporting for the credit department. They also support underwriting functions such as maintaining exclusionary lists and serving as a backup to other credit related functions.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience appraisal operations.
• Knowledge of Construction Draw Management, Trust and Power of Attorney reviews, Escrow holdback, and underwriting functions.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Advanced Computer Skills

Responsibilities

• Construction Draw Management and Approval/Release of Escrow Funds
• Trust and Power of Attorney review and approval
• Underwriting support functions
• Department Reporting and Exclusionary Lists

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level