SVP, Director Banking Business Technology Officer

Senior Vice President, Business Technology Officer

Wintrust is seeking a Senior Vice President, Business Technology Officer to lead the technology vision, strategy, and execution for our Banking Products, including Deposits, Payments and Digital Banking. This role serves as the primary technology leader and strategic partner to the business unit's executive leadership team, assuming responsibility for ensuring that technology, data, and digital capabilities drive business growth, operational efficiency, and customer value.

The Business Technology Officer will shape how technology enables the business by overseeing a portfolio of platforms, applications, and services that differentiate the business unit in its markets while maintaining alignment with overall Wintrust strategy, enterprise architecture, governance, information security, compliance and regulatory risk frameworks. This is a strategic leadership opportunity — the ideal candidate will be a technology leader who excels at the intersection of business strategy, digital innovation, and collaboration across a wide variety of business and vendor relationships. This role acts as a trusted partner to executive leadership, identifying opportunities for digital transformation, automation, data analytics, and AI-driven innovation in support of Wintrust's overall enterprise goals. This will be accomplished through the development of IT strategic plans and roadmaps, managing project intake submissions aligned to business priorities, and enabling projects across supported business lines by engaging stakeholders through Wintrust's Initiative Committee prioritization process.

Qualifications include 10+ years of experience in a Senior Technology Leadership role; a Masters degree in computer science, information systems and/or an MBA is a plus; industry standard certifications such as ISACA's Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), or related certifications from NIST, ISC2, ITIL, PMI and others preferred. Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance processes is also required, along with proven experience in managing large-scale technological initiatives from intake to execution and completion (including P&L responsibilities). Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills are necessary, as well as familiarity with project management tools and IT Service Management tools.

Benefits include a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match, and tuition reimbursement, among others. The estimated salary range for this role is $169,000.00 - $228,000.00, 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.