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Assistant Branch Manager - Antioch, IL

Wintrust · Antioch, IL · $26.00–$32.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 22, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

You would conduct coaching sessions and address performance issues. Tell me about a conversation with someone whose work was not good enough.

What they are checking: Willingness to have the difficult conversation, which many assistant managers avoid.

You would cross-sell deposit, loan and retirement products. How do you build a sales culture without pushing staff into recommending things customers do not need?

What they are checking: Where they stand on the integrity of branch sales targets.

Antioch is a smaller town near the Wisconsin border. What would that mean for how this branch operates?

What they are checking: Market awareness rather than a generic branch answer.

This pays $26.00 to $32.00 an hour plus bonus, prefers three to five years of banking and previous managerial experience, and may require mortgage originator registration. What would you want to know about the team you would be joining?

What they are checking: That they read the terms and ask about the staff they would lead.

What would you do

You would assist the branch manager while also performing personal banker duties as needed. How do you balance leading the floor against serving customers yourself?

What they are checking: The player-coach reality of an assistant manager role.

You would establish the bank's presence locally through networking and outbound calling. How would you build a calling list in Antioch?

What they are checking: Concrete local business development, not a general commitment to community.

You perform the branch manager's duties in their absence. What is hardest about stepping into that role for a week?

What they are checking: Authority they hold only temporarily, which is awkward to exercise.

A team member is popular with customers but keeps missing operational details. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Managing a common and genuinely difficult branch problem.

About the work

You would oversee branch operations including training, scheduling and facility management. What makes a branch schedule work for both the customers and the staff?

What they are checking: Practical scheduling against traffic patterns.

You oversee adherence to safety and security procedures. What do you check, and how often?

What they are checking: Whether security is a routine or an afterthought.

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The full job description

As published by Wintrust.

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.” Wintrust was founded with the idea to be the alternative to the big banks. We are looking for top talent to join Chicago’s Bank® as an Assistant Branch Manager! Why join us? • An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 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 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career • Promote from within culture What you’ll do: As the Assistant Branch Manager, you will assist the Branch Manager in delivering superior financial results and best in class customer service by creating a proactive sales and service environment and maximizing employee productivity and effectiveness. You’ll also work with other internal lines of business to maximize growth and profitability. • Establish and enhance the bank's presence in the local community by participating in networking events and initiating outbound calling efforts to drive branch sales • Oversee branch operations, including training, scheduling and facility management • Conduct meetings to keep team members informed and motivated • Conduct coaching sessions and address employee performance issues as needed • Perform duties of Branch Manager in his/her absence • Cross-sell products and services aligning with customer needs including deposit, loan and retirement products • Perform Personal Banker duties as necessary • Ensure compliance of all department, bank and regulatory policies and procedures • Oversee adherence to all established safety and security procedures Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED required; college degree or related banking experience preferred • Previous managerial experience preferred • Minimum 3-5 years previous banking experience preferred • May require NMLS certification 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 hourly rate for this role is $26.00 - $32.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual pay rate may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience. #LI-ONSITE 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.