Community Impact Project Manager

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its "Different Approach, Better Results" philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.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 eligibleComprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a fewFamily-friendly work hoursWith 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your careerPromote from within cultureWhy join this team? Join a small, but mighty team that focuses on Wintrust's core value of community involvement - helping to support Wintrust's commitment to empowering our people, safeguarding our planet, and investing in our communities.You will see all different areas of the company, as part of the interdepartmental work we do.If you feel the "call to service", this is a great opportunity to contribute to your community while on the job.Position SummarySeasoned professional with expertise in project management, data management, process improvement, inter-department systems, and communications. Responsible for the ownership, overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, and completion of the annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report ensuring consistency with organizational strategies, commitment, and goals. Maintains accurate records of environmental, social and governance (ESG) data, event participation, department financial, and serves as a brand ambassador for the bank.What You'll DoOversee the planning, creation, and launch of the annual CSR reportRefine data collection methodologies and create a process of continuous improvement to quantify Wintrust's ESG data and impactsDevelop and manage full-scale project plans and communications that require a significant level of cross functional coordinationLead strategy and planning sessions as required, developing project scope with stakeholders for approved projectsMaintain financial data records and support budget planning, including financial spreadsheetsSupport the broader ESG reporting efforts, interface with data technology platforms and partner across the companyEnsure timely completion of additional projects as assignedQualifications5-7 years of related experienceExperience with project management, ESG data and financial reports requiredBackground in community engagement and working with diverse audiences preferredBachelor's degree preferredNo direct budget management, but responsible for ensuring timely execution and payment of third-party servicesBenefitsMedical 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#LI-HYBRID#LI-VB1From 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.

Created: 2024-11-01