Senior Commercial Real Estate Banker

Wintrust • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Senior Commercial Real Estate Banker manages and grows a portfolio of commercial real estate clients within the Wintrust footprint. The role provides exceptional service to build and strengthen customer relationships, promoting products and services to identify and meet customer needs. It is responsible for developing new business through referrals and cold-calling efforts. The banker also oversees credit-request review and underwriting, prepares and presents credit memoranda and deal terms, and provides leadership to less experienced commercial real estate lenders and portfolio managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, or equivalent direct banking experience.
• Minimum 6 years of combined credit and commercial real estate lending experience.
• Experience with a variety of real estate transactions, including multifamily, retail, industrial, office, self-storage, land development, and commercial construction loans.
• Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles and banking policies and procedures.
• Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize workflow.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• High ethical standards and personal integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Formal credit training.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and manage and grow a portfolio of existing commercial real estate relationships.
• Network with commercial real estate centers of influence, investors, and attorneys to establish a referral base.
• Prepare, review, and present credit memoranda to senior management while maintaining structures within credit guidelines.
• Prepare and present deal terms to clients in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversee the internal review and underwriting of credit requests and recommend approvals to senior management.
• Provide leadership and development for less experienced commercial real estate lenders and portfolio managers.
• Build and strengthen customer relationships by providing service and promoting appropriate products and services.
• Develop new business through referral sources and cold calling.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• 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 a 5% discount
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Transportation and commuting benefits
• Banking benefits
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

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