Trust Associate I

Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial services company that has been serving clients since 1931. They are seeking a Trust Associate I to support Trust Officers in daily operations, maintain account documentation, and assist with client inquiries. Responsibilities Adheres to all internal and external regulatory requirements, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and has the ability to maintain confidentiality Works with the Trust Officer to complete daily tasks including utilizing proper forms, processes and procedural elements that pertain to specific daily workflow, work with internal operations staff regarding account openings, closings, and asset transfers (if applicable) and basic daily tasks including opening and sorting incoming mail, process outgoing mail, and phone coverage Assists Trust Officer in responding to routine customer and internal account inquiries, performs necessary research requested for resolution of each matter, provides follow up, as necessary, in a timely manner Creates and maintains proper account electronic documentation and ensures account paper files are in good order and account coding is accurate and maintained Accurately executes instructions from Trust Officers including cash movement disbursements (e.g., check requests, ach or wiring funds, paying bills) and receipt of funds, establishes new accounts on the system, maintains account information, closes accounts/trade orders in a timely manner Performs standard account monitoring and notifies the Trust Officer when overdrafts or large balances are discovered Creates and organizes PowerPoint slide presentations and Excel spreadsheets, when necessary Performs special projects, as assigned, by the Trust Officer Acts as back-up for another TA, if necessary, on intermittent basis The responsibilities above are not exhaustive. There may be other responsibilities that will be required from time to time. Those expectations will be clearly defined at the time the request is made Skills Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills Basic skills in applied mathematical formulas Skill in word processing and spreadsheets Ability to clearly articulate issues, problems, solutions, concerns, and other information in verbal and written communications Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to multitask, follow instructions, and have a keen attention to detail Basic knowledge of accounting principles Basic knowledge of Trust terms and functions Knowledge of basic banking functions Excellent teamwork skills Adheres to the highest ethical standards Exceptional client service skills Protects confidentiality Bachelor's degree preferred 1 to 3 years in a supporting role 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 Company Overview Wintrust Financial Corporation delivers sophisticated financial capabilities with a community bank personality across its businesses in banking, specialty finance, and wealth management. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Rosamond, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Wintrust Financial Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 26 in 2025, 15 in 2024, 19 in 2023, 27 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.