Analyst, Professional Practices (Finance)
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.”
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 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
Family-friendly work hours
Promote from within culture
Why join this team?
Work-Life Balance
Hybrid Work Schedule – Split your time working remotely and at our Corporate Headquarters in Rosemont, IL
An entrepreneurial culture with opportunity for growth
Position Summary
This position will be responsible for working with the Wintrust Internal Audit Department to assist in the implementation and development of leading practices, strategy, methodology and the oversight of the quality of the work performed by the department. This role serves as a key member of the Audit Professional Practices Group (PPG), in support of the Audit Professional Practices Manager and the Audit Quality Manager related to audit operations, talent management, learning & development, internal reporting, and executing the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP). The position reports to the Audit Professional Practices Manager.
What You'll Do
Involvement with audit operations
Training
Oversight of the department's QAIP activities
Talent Management: assist in ideas and programs related to the department's talent strategy, including recruiting and retention.
SOX Program: assist in the completion and coordination of SOX testing, when necessary.
Representing Wintrust, along with manager, on roundtable and other peer events related to best practices in professional practice groups, when asked.
Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships (assisting other project teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years' experience in executing steps in the completion of audits, SOX testing and/or other like control functions.
Basic knowledge of developing risk-based audit methodologies, documenting risk assessments, annual planning, and experience with quality assurance practices.
Proven track record in showing a proactive mindset towards project management and coordination / integration efforts across multiple audit professionals.
Excellent communication – presentation and writing ability in communications, training, proposals, methodology, policies.
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 $71,000.00 - $92,000.00, 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.
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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.
