INTRODUCTION

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 9 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 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
• Promote from within culture

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a self-motivated team player, the Compliance Associate is responsible for supporting one or more Compliance Officers, by performing a wide variety of duties to ensure the trust company follows all regulations governing fiduciary activities and help mitigate risk in the business.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring day-to-day compliance with federal and state trust regulations, including applicable banking laws and fiduciary standards.
• Complete daily and weekly tasks, including assembling regular management information systems reports for reporting.
• Participate in Compliance Monitoring and Testing responsibilities, as assigned.
• Conduct periodic account reviews to identify potential compliance exceptions or documentation gaps and oversee remediation of any identified issues.
• Participate in periodic monitoring and testing of policies and procedures.
• Gather and organize documents during internal audits and regulator examinations.
• Contribute to completion of various compliance related risk assessments for the business.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Compliance Team Lead from time to time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1 to 3 years in a supporting role in financial institution or regulator is preferred.
• Organized with ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to clearly articulate issues, problems, solutions, concerns, and other information in verbal and written communications
• Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to the highest ethical standards
• Ability to multitask, follow instructions, and have a keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Team player
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with internal partners and stakeholders.
• Trust knowledge is a plus.
• BSA/AML/OFAC knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills particularly Excel

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 $42,000 - $58,000, 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.