Vice President, Real Estate

Wintrust Wealth Management serves the financial needs of private clients, including high net worth individuals, business owners, and institutions. Since our founding in 1931, we have been helping clients meet their increasingly complex financial goals with the highest standards of service and integrity. Through our four companies, Wintrust Investments LLC, Wintrust Private Trust., Great Lakes Advisors LLC, and The Chicago Deferred Exchange Company LLC, we offer comprehensive wealth management solutions, including investment, trust, and asset management services.

Wintrust Wealth Management is a division 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 Position Overview: Responsibilities will include providing administration of real estate assets

within accounts such as personal trust accounts, estates, guardianships, and agencies, up to and including moderately complex situations. Represents the bank in contacts with various third parties, including but not limited to customers, real estate agents, appraisers, inspectors, attorneys, beneficiaries. Actively works in the field to execute various responsibilities regarding real estate. Works together with Trust Officers, Administrators and Associates during the complete administration of various accounts holding real estate.

Obtains appropriate documentation on accounts; authorizes payments from accounts, completes transactions related to the real estate, considers tax liabilities. Represents the bank in business-related activities including professional organizations, conferences, and seminars, and in other similar situations. What you’ll do: Administration Responsible for the protection, insurance, and sale of real estate included within accounts. Travel to various real estate locations, required to assist third party professionals in the security and sale of real estate.

Locate title and additional records for tax and internal administration preparation and filing. Coordinate and participate in meetings with internal Trust Officers, Administrators and Associates. Sales Support Develop and maintain relationships with area lawyers, accountants, and centers of influence for business referrals. Maintain accurate and detailed vendor records with complaint documentation. Work closely with other team members of Wintrust Wealth Management and the Bank in cross-selling opportunities, where appropriate.

Operational Duties Maintain files, supplies, and marketing material. Maintain internal records of all real estate assets and coordinate with Trust Officers, Administrators and Associates when needed. Participate in special projects, as requested. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred; Minimum of 10 years of real estate administration experience. Personal vehicle is highly recommended. Requires knowledge of real estate title, tax, and sale. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Highly proficient per Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) 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. Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services, delivering the sophisticated solutions of a large bank through a relationship-focused approach built from our community banking roots.

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• Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum 10 years real estate administration experience
• Knowledge of real estate title, tax, and sale; personal vehicle highly recommended
• Exceptional verbal/written communication and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite