Loan Officer Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

Loan Officer Wintrust Financial – 3.5 Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time $98,000 – $132,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications 5 years Bachelor’s degree Senior level Leadership Full Job Description As the largest life insurance premium finance company in the country, Wintrust Life Finance provides customized financing solutions to qualified borrowers seeking to finance their life insurance premiums. Our financing solutions have supported numerous planning structures, including traditional wealth transfer, key-man insurance, buy-sell arrangements, split dollar arrangements, term alternatives, charitable giving, income replacement strategies, and more. Wintrust Life Finance is a subsidiary 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 11 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 200+ 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 In the Loan Officer role, you will perform all aspects of the loan process for the assigned relationship-based book of business including assessing the financial health of the borrower, calculating potential risk, and minimizing risk. Build solid relationships, both internal and external, and create successful partnerships while providing excellent customer service. What you’ll Do Team Management & Leadership Manage individual production team. Train, develop, and motivate team. Resolve talent related issues and challenges. Understand the recruiting and hiring process. Lead by example and enforce Wintrust core values. Operations Strong understanding of Policies and Procedures. Adhere to all policies and procedures, including service level agreements. Perform daily operations as pertains to book of business. Clearly report on loans as needed. Attain performance and financial goals. Administrative System Champion a strong understanding of the workflow of the administrative systems. Ensure accuracy and integrity of internal administrative systems. Relationships Collaborate with other departments to build solid relationships, ensure transparent feedback, and develop successful partnerships both internally and externally. Deescalate and resolve customer service-related issues. Provide “best in class” service and act as point of contact. Ensure and own client satisfaction and actively work on solutions and improvements to better business. Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience 5-7 years experience Bachelors degree preferred Advanced understanding of the entire loan renewal process Prior leadership experience a plus Concise and clear communicator, written and verbal Time management and ability to meet deadlines Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy 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 for this role is $98,000 – $132,000 along with eligibility to earn a quarterly incentive bonus.

Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience. #

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#LI-LR1 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.