Trust Investment Associate

Wintrust Wealth Management serves the financial needs of private clients including high net worth individuals business owners and institutions. Since our founding in 1931 we have been helping clients meet their increasingly complex financial goals with the highest standards of service and integrity. Through our four companies Wintrust Investments LLC Wintrust Private Trust. Great Lakes Advisors LLC and The Chicago Deferred Exchange Company LLC we offer comprehensive wealth management solutions including investment trust and asset management services. Wintrust Wealth Management is a division of Wintrust a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.

Why join us

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 9 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

• Competitive pay and annual discretionary 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

• With 175 community bank locations we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career

• Promote from within culture

Position Overview:

The Trust Investments Associate provides comprehensive administrative support to a growing team of internal private banking and portfolio management professionals. Individuals in this role serve as primary point of contact for other inter-company operational teams across the organization. Additionally persons in this role will serve as point of contact for a number of client relationships providing administrative funds movement and other servicing responsibilities.

The Trust Investments Associate works closely with Trust Portfolio Managers in maintaining client relationships and supporting business development efforts as well as participating in certain company initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Working with Senior Portfolio Managers and Trust Administrators in support of:

• Managing Trust portfolios that are properly aligned with the Trust/clients investment objectives in accordance with The Chicago Trust Company investment philosophy and policy.

• Meet with internal partners and clients to review client objectives and assist in deploying appropriate portfolio management strategies specific to client goals risk tolerances and time horizon.

• Understand and articulate the firms multi-asset strategies investment approach asset allocation investment process and portfolio construction methodology.

• Assist Portfolio Managers adherence to the firms investment policy guidelines asset allocation models and approved securities lists.

• Understand and follow The Chicago Trust Companys compliance guidelines in all aspects of conduct in the Trust Investments Associate role.

• Trust Investment Committee Recording Secretary

• Compilation and preparation of monthly reports

• Prepare the monthly agenda

• Attend meetings take minutes and provide regular updates to Committee members

• Staying current on economic and capital market information.

• Assisting with required administrative duties such as: quarterly/annual reporting maintaining and updating investment folders and documentation for client files preparing Investment Policy Statements and responding to various client requests.

• Prepare client meeting materials and reports for Portfolio Managers.

• Ensure data accuracy across numerous internal systems and applications.

• Coordinate with clients attorneys accountants and other professionals as needed.

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 $42000 - $55000 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual pay rate may vary based on several factors such as a candidates 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.

Required Experience:

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