SVP, Strategic Initiatives WAF

Wintrust Asset Finance is an equipment-focused financing group that offers sophisticated loan and lease products to commercial companies throughout the country in a wide range of industries, including transportation, construction, manufacturing, energy services, aviation, and turn-key property, plant, and equipment, among others. Wintrust Asset Finance is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets. This is an Executive role that creates strategic thought leadership regarding our customers needs, create processes and technology to execute on delivering solutions for those needs. Additionally, this person will provide coordination with tech, sales, risk, documentation, funding, booking and portfolio management to consistently execute designed solution in a highly scaled manner. What You'll Do Assess each of the WAF business lines, and provide process improvement recommendations and solutions which includes, people, process and technology. Collaborate with leaders to develop, architect and implement programs that provide seamless experiences to the business and customers. Training and Development of programs and personnel across functional teams- WSF, WEF, WCF Assist with the development, monitoring, and execution to implement WAF's overall strategic plan Qualifications 10+ years of direct experience at a high level in a scaled environment Specialized computer knowledge Some travel required Masters Degree highly preferred 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 $150,000 -$220,000, along with eligibility to earn both short term and long term incentive plan. 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.

Created: 2026-03-06