Teller

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.”

We’re excited that you are interested in expanding your career at Wintrust!

If you choose to apply, HR will verify your eligibility by using the following requirements:

• You have been in your current position for at least 12 months (temporary employees are excluded from this requirement). Note: Limited exceptions to this requirement can be made by your supervisor based on business needs.

• You have a satisfactory performance rating in your current position, and you are not on a conduct/performance related probation or warning.

• You meet the job qualifications listed on the job posting. 

Helpful Hints: 

• You must inform your supervisor prior to interviewing for any positions.

• Please be thoughtful about what job you are applying for and the career path you are considering. 

• Read the job description and qualifications and make sure you meet the minimum requirements.

• If you are applying for multiple positions, you will be asked to state an order of preference for each position prior to interviewing.  Only one offer at a time will be presented if you are selected for more than one position. 

• Make sure you have attached an updated resume to your application.  The hiring manager needs a current resume to review your qualifications.

Wintrust was founded with the idea to be the alternative to the big banks. We are looking for top talent to join Wisconsin’s Bank® as a Full-Time Teller! 

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 annual discretionary 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

What you’ll do:

• Process a variety of financial transactions (check cashing, withdrawals, deposits, loan payments, etc.) and accurately balance these transactions
• Operate a teller drawer to serve customers and bank personnel in lobby or drive up.
• Recognize potential cross-sell opportunities and direct customers to appropriate bank personnel. 
• Develop skills to recognize potential fraud and report to management as necessary.  Comply with all department, bank and regulatory policies and procedures.  Uphold established Wintrust culture.
• May be responsible for bank opening/closing and may be required to participate in community events.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months of experience in cash handling or customer service
• High school degree or GED required
• Travel between branches may be necessary
• Must be available to work all shifts including Saturdays
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

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 hourly rate for this role is $18.00-$20.00, along