Teller Services Coordinator - Buffalo Grove, IL

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.”

Wintrust was founded with the idea to be the alternative to the big banks. We are looking for top talent to join us as a Teller Services Coordinator! 

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
• With 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
• Promote from within culture

What you’ll do:

The Teller Services Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of all branch functions associated with processing customer transactions and maintaining operational soundness. The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills as well as the ability to indirectly motivate staff and effectively organize / delegate operational duties among staff members. Responsibilities include: 

• Efficiently run all operational procedures and practices within the branch, including dual control adherence
• Keep the branch team informed of policy and procedure changes pertaining to teller operations; may require partnering with Branch Operations Support
• Take a proactive approach to solving operational issues
• Ensure security procedures are established and being followed for the safety of employees and customers
• Lead by example by operating a teller drawer to serve customers in lobby or drive
• Ensure team members comply with all bank and regulatory policies and procedures to maintain security and mitigate preventable losses
• Promote and foster exceptional service throughout team to ensure best in class customer service is being provided
• Resolve customer concerns, as necessary, which may include online banking, debit card, statement maintenance, etc.
• Recognize potential cross-sell opportunities and refer customers to appropriate bank personnel 
• Participate in community events, as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous teller experience required
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred
• Travel between branches may be necessary
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and 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 $22.00 - $24.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual pay rate may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

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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.