Compliance Officer - Program Management (Marketing)

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Built on the "HAVE IT ALL" model, Wintrust offers sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer. Wintrust operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. Additionally, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.

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.
• Promote from within culture.

Why join this team?

• Hybrid Work Schedule - Split your time working remotely and at our Corporate Headquarters in Rosemont, IL.
• We foster an inclusive environment for an individual to grow and work independently.
• Have a direct impact on Wintrust's history of community engagement and commitment to our employees, communities, and shareholders.
• Opportunity to interact with management level, experienced professionals- higher visibility.

Position Summary

This position is part of the Compliance Program Management team providing direct consumer compliance oversight and support of all marketing and advertising, including marketing efforts of the mortgage lending team. You will assist the AVP Regulatory Change Management to provide effective oversight and maintain the required level of compliance set forth by its regulatory agencies as it relates to change management. The position focuses on Marketing, providing compliance subject matter expertise and oversight in a fast paced environment. Maintains expertise and knowledge of compliance impacts to banking products and services, marketing processes and advertising methods (including digital/social media). To be successful in this position, the following will be important: self-managed and self-motivated, cooperativeness, flexibility, attention to detail and compliance requirements, interest in messaging to different consumers and a focus on consumer needs.

What You'll Do

• Review advertising and marketing materials for compliance with federal and state advertising laws and regulations, meeting timing expectations. Includes review and approval of marketing promotions, product disclosures, brochures, social media posts and website changes.
• Provide ongoing support to the Marketing team and other business lines as a marketing compliance subject matter expert. Advise on technical requirements throughout the marketing process enabling the organization to move from idea to placement quickly. Provide guidance and answer questions regarding marketing and other initiatives for Deposits, Lending and Mortgage. Understand business needs and communicate alternative solutions when appropriate.
• Assist the AVP Regulatory Change Management with oversight of the compliance change control process, overseeing timely reviews by the appropriate compliance staff, completing reporting on the process, and recommending changes to improve effective and efficient reviews. Collaborate with different areas of Compliance and present one consolidated message to the business lines.
• Assist the AVP Regulatory Change Management with new or revised products and services as needed.
• Assist with other Compliance Program Management projects as needed, including risk assessments, regulatory changes, reporting, training curriculum and exam management.

Qualifications

• CRCM preferred or equivalent job experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience related to financial services compliance and/or knowledge of banking operations
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply regulations to advertising and operational processes.
• Strong writing and presentation skills with the ability to communicate to a variety of consumers and audiences.
• Ability to understand business needs and provide alternative solutions when appropriate.

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

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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 be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. 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, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.