CRA Program Management Officer - Compliance (Project Management)
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.
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
Promote from within culture.
Why join this team?
Hybrid Work Schedule – Split your time working remotely and at our Corporate Headquarters in Rosemont, IL.
We foster an inclusive environment for an individual to grow and work independently.
Opportunity to interact with management level, experienced professionals - higher visibility.
Wintrust has a great compliance culture that comes from the top.
Gain experience and further your career by joining a growing organization.
Position Overview
Responsible for monitoring and coordinating an effective CRA program with select Bank subsidiaries to assure that the organization attains desired ratings. Ensures on-going effectiveness of the CRA program by overseeing select Banks' CRA performance regularly. Staying abreast of CRA rule changes and industry trends in order to effectively guide select Banks' CRA performance to achieve desired ratings.
What You'll Do
Lead and coordinate Charter CRA Committee Meetings including preparation of meeting materials and leading discussion during the meeting.
Manage CRA Activity Data Integrity including CRA donations, CRA investments, CRA service hours, and Community Development Loans.
Coordinate the completion of CRA Self-Assessment and Performance Context in preparation for the CRA exam.
Track and analyze Bank CRA Data - Identify and communicate CRA deficiencies and potential problems to management and staff; work with line management in developing and implementing corrective action(s) to resolve identified problems.
Train bank employees on CRA basics and answer ongoing CRA related questions as they arise.
Manage Bank CRA initiatives and efforts.
Coordinate Exam process with Bank and examiners.
Contribute to corporate CRA projects and initiatives.
Maintain a competent level of expertise and knowledge of the requirements of the various laws, regulations and rulings governing Wintrust CRA activities.
Qualifications
3-5 Years of related experience
Proficiency with MS Office
Bachelor's degree preferred
Previous experience with banking and/or CRA preferred
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. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.
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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 be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. 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, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
