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Environmental Review Specialist

Wintrust Financial Corporation
Rosemont, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
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.”

Why Join Us?

  • An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 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
  • Promote from within culture

The Environmental Review Specialist will perform technical reviews of third-party prepared Environmental Assessment reports including RSRAs, Phase I ESAs, Phase II LSIs, and other related environmental assessment due diligence reports. This position requires that the candidate is well-versed as to the American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM) Standards applicable to various environmental assessment reports. The Environmental Review Specialist will also be responsible for performing technical reviews of third-party prepared CRE appraisal reports.

What You’ll Do

  • Ascertain whether a Phase I (or other type of assessment) is fully compliant to the current ASTM standard
  • Identify any errors, inconsistencies, and/or deficiencies within the report
  • Evaluate and interpret the conclusions and recommendations within the report (as to reasonableness and level of support)
  • Identify potential investment/credit-related environmental risk factors from a lending perspective that could adversely impact collateral value, and provide solutions to help mitigate/manage environmental risk and liability
  • Serve as a departmental resource and point-of-contact for lenders, analysts, and management personnel, to discuss environmental challenges involved with a particular lending opportunity, and provide clarity on corporate policy & procedure items, the appropriate level of due diligence/reporting, and related documentation requirements

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ work experience with an environmental consulting firm and/or with a financial institution in an environmental review capacity
  • Bachelor’s degree with a focus in environmental sciences/studies, geology, chemical sciences, biological sciences, or environmental law
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail to ensure consistent, high-quality work
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task numerous projects at one time, and meet closing deadlines of commercial loans

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 $80,000 - $95,000 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.

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000

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