VP Business Development - Nationwide

Wintrust Asset Finance is an equipment-focused financing group that offers sophisticated loan and lease products to commercial companies throughout the country in a wide range of industries, including transportation, construction, manufacturing, energy services, aviation, and turn-key property, plant, and equipment, among others. Wintrust Asset Finance is an affiliate 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 10 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 Generate a minimum of $30MM in equipment finance/lease new business volume for WCF’s portfolio, $40MM including syndication Identify opportunities through a combination of prospecting activities and leveraging existing contact database Effective communication via a combination of telephone contact, email communications and face-to-face meetings Travel 20-40% of the time to meet with prospects and customers Manage opportunities through the WCF credit, asset management, legal, documentation and funding process Assist with portfolio management activities including gathering financials, payment collections, document deficiency resolution and customer communication Work with capital markets to structure, win and syndicate large-ticket transactions Utilize WCF’s existing CRM platform (Salesforce) to build and maintain a detailed and organized database. Coordinate with our marketing team to execute database marketing initiatives to generate new business opportunities. Work closely with Vice President, Region Manager to analyze, price and structure transactions. Help in the preparation of investment presentations with recommendations that exhibit thoughtful and well-reasoned decisions. Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience A minimum of 5 years in a business development role in the equipment leasing and financing industry Possess credit skills either through formal training and previous analytical work or through external education experience Experience in document negotiation and the tenets of secured asset financing Possess existing base of prospects/customers Ability to call into, and effectively interact with, C-Suite level executives Understanding structuring and the relationship between credit and asset values Relevant experience in calling into the B to BBB-/BB space Experience in pricing transactions between the bank and independent markets Knowledge of tax-oriented financing solutions (FMV, TRAC/Split-TRAC, Synthetic and First Amendment leases) Computer skills including proficiency in Salesforce, SuperTrump and Microsoft Office products 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 $125,000 , 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. 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. Wintrust may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. Wintrust complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and its policy may be found here Click here for Equal Opportunities.

Salary : $125,000