AVP, Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager

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 9 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

Job Summary

This position is will be instrumental in driving the growth and sustainability of our existing One Wintrust Diversity & Inclusion Roadmap, primarily focusing on Business Resource Groups (BRGs). In addition, the Program Manager will oversee our mentoring and sponsorship programs, manage internal and external communications related to D&I, and be responsible for nurturing our strategic partnerships. Emphasis would be on developing and managing programs that target Wintrust team members across the enterprise ensuring inclusive practices are integrated in our workforce, workplace and community. The role reports directly to the Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Practices, with expectations for close alignment and collaboration with the Human Resources and senior leaders as well as effectively partnering with other key stakeholders groups to ensure sound execution, visibility, and engagement.​

Strategy & Planning

• Develops, implements and manages innovative inclusion practices, programs and initiatives
• Take ownership of Business Resource Groups, ensuring its continuous growth and evolution with focus on operationalizing the program
• Provide oversight and project management to support the expansion of internal mentoring and sponsorship programs ensuring their ongoing success and effectiveness
• Partner with internal subject matter experts to formulate initiatives that enhance a culture of high performance, inclusion, cultural agility, engagement and retention.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Talent Managers and other key stakeholders to identify opportunities for advancing diversity and inclusion objectives organization-wide
• Partner with Learning & Development, and other HR Centers of Excellence as needed, to design and deliver programs that support multicultural leadership pipeline development, diversity retention, and other inclusive outcomes.  
• Manage strategic partnerships in collaboration with Talent Acquisition for enhanced talent sourcing and development options, particularly targeting women, professionals of color, veterans and differently-abled individuals.

Communication & Awareness

• Collaborate with Marketing, Internal Communications and Community Impact to ensure awareness and visibility of key initiatives and programs
• Develop impactful and creative DEI content for various communication channels (newsletters, intranet posts, email blasts, etc.,) for internal and external audiences
• Represent Wintrust at high-visibility staffing events, such as campus visits, career fairs, panels, and conferences, etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing or developing workforce diversity and inclusion program