Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "WTFC." Why join us? An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 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 Promote from within culture Why join this team? Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and supportive team culture. Exposure to senior leaders and opportunities to broaden financial and strategic skills. Hands-on involvement in meaningful projects that impact business performance. Position Overview The

AVP - IT

Finance supports accounting and financial planning and analysis activities including forecasting, budgeting, month end close, and business performance insights. This role partners closely with IT leaders to provide analytics, reporting, and P&L creation and development to help achieve financial and strategic goals. What You'll Do Responsible for interpreting and analyzing financial information related to the general ledger journal entries and transactions. Accountable for maintaining and overseeing the accurate processing of IT departmental invoices and records in areas such as software licenses, data processing charges, hardware purchases and intercompany items. Assist in the preparation of the IT annual budget and quarterly forecasts Ensure adherence to proper internal controls and policies and interface with key internal and external customers as part of daily responsibilities and project teams Qualifications 7-10 years of relevant financial experience, ideally in corporate finance, accounting, consulting, or banking. Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide actionable insights. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders and cross-functional partners. Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent judgment and professionalism with internal and external stakeholders. High attention to detail with consistent, high-quality deliverables. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 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 salary range for this role is $85,000-$110,000 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. #

LI-ONSITE

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.