VP, Loan Operations

Wintrust Asset Finance is an equipment-focused financing group that offers sophisticated loan and lease products to commercial companies throughout the country in a wide range of industries, including transportation, construction, manufacturing, energy services, aviation, and turn-key property, plant, and equipment, among others. Wintrust Asset Finance is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 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.

• Family-friendly work hours

• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career.

• Promote from within culture.

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit.

• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility.

What You’ll Do:

Responsible for supervising, mentoring and assisting a team of Lease Documentation Specialists while providing superior, top-quality service to WAF’s internal and external customers.  Primary focus is Renewable Energy segmentation.  Ensure team remains in compliance with WAF’s Policies and Procedures and assists Management when needed with any special reporting and/or projects.  Educate by acting as a mentor to fellow team members.

• Responsible for ensuring Renewable Energy lease and loan agreements are processed in an efficient and accurate manner while reviewing large transactions to certify all duties of team members are performed within regulatory compliance.

• Coordinate with Business Development and credit regarding any noted issues within transactions prior to funding by reviewing all documentation.  

• Responsible for daily monitoring of the exception report and addressing any concerns as well as aiding and assigning team members to assist with workloads when necessary.  

• Make recommendations and support the implementation of changes to workplace procedures.

• Assist with the interviewing and hiring process, along with mentoring and providing guidance in training, in addition to coaching and developing subordinates and addressing any employee performance issues.

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience in Renewal Energy documentation

• Prior Renewable Energy documentation experience preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• Advanced Computer Skills

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 annual salary range for this role is $98,000 - $132,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

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.