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Branch Manager - Bloomingdale, IL

Wintrust · Bloomingdale, IL · $65,000–$95,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 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

How do you set sales goals for your staff without hurting the customer experience?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that needs-based selling keeps customers, while pressure tactics create complaints and risk.

Tell me about someone you developed who moved on to a bigger role.

What they are checking: Whether they invest in growing people, which fits a promote-from-within culture.

How do you handle an employee whose performance is slipping?

What they are checking: Whether they address issues early with clear documentation and support instead of avoiding the conversation.

Tell me about a time you had to deliver a change your team didn't like.

What they are checking: Whether they can explain the reason behind a change and keep morale steady.

How do you balance your own customer calls with managing the branch?

What they are checking: Whether they stay a productive banker themselves while still running operations and the team.

What makes a community bank different from a big bank, from the customer's side?

What they are checking: Whether they can describe the service model in a sincere, concrete way that staff can actually deliver.

What would you do

What would your first ninety days look like as branch manager in Bloomingdale?

What they are checking: Whether they would learn the team, the customer base and the local market before changing things.

A customer wants to withdraw a large amount of cash and seems anxious. What do you expect your team to do?

What they are checking: Whether they train staff to notice possible fraud or exploitation and follow escalation steps calmly.

How would you bring in business from local companies and organizations around Bloomingdale?

What they are checking: Whether they have outreach ideas beyond the branch lobby, like chambers, schools and small business calls.

About the work

What does a strong branch audit result depend on day to day?

What they are checking: Whether they know audits are passed through daily habits like dual control, vault procedures and accurate logs.

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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 a 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 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career • Promote from within culture What you’ll do: As the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for managing daily branch operations while actively developing existing and new customer relationships. The branch manager works with other lines of business to maximize growth and profitability of the banking center. • Oversee branch operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, and facility management • Manage the sales performance of the banking center staff by conducting coaching sessions, overseeing staff development, and addressing employee performance issues as needed • Resolve escalated customer matters • Perform Personal Banker duties as necessary • 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 Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent retail banking experience • Previous retail banking and managerial experience • Previous business development experience and experience working with small business customers • 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 salary range for this role is $65,000 - $95,000, 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. #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.