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Branch Manager - Homer Glen, IL

Wintrust · Homer Glen, IL · $71,000–$95,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 27, 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

Homer Glen is a suburban community, not a city branch. What would you do in your first ninety days to become known there?

What they are checking: Community banking instinct in the specific market this branch serves.

Tell me about a small business customer you won. What did you understand about their business that the bank they left did not?

What they are checking: The small business development this posting asks for specifically.

Describe a hire you made who turned out well. What did you see in them?

What they are checking: Hiring judgment for a branch team.

This pays $71,000 to $95,000 plus an annual bonus, is onsite in Homer Glen, and asks for retail banking and managerial experience. Wintrust runs sixteen bank charters. What do you want to know about which charter this branch sits under and how big the team is?

What they are checking: Whether they ask about the structure behind a branch in a multi-charter bank.

What would you do

Walk me through a coaching session with a banker who is meeting service standards but not making referrals.

What they are checking: Sales coaching, which this posting names as a core duty.

How do you handle an escalated customer matter your staff could not resolve?

What they are checking: Escalation judgment and whether they protect the staff member's standing.

You are short-staffed and you have to work the teller line yourself. How does that change how you run the week?

What they are checking: Willingness to perform banker duties, which this posting says is part of the job.

An employee's performance is slipping and you suspect something outside work is going on. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Managing a person, not just a number.

About the work

How do you decide who to call when you are doing outbound business development from a branch?

What they are checking: Targeting rather than dialing through a list.

What does good facility and operational management look like to you in a branch? Give me something specific you check.

What they are checking: Operational ownership beyond sales results.

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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 200+ 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: • High School diploma or GED required; college degree or related banking experience preferred • Previous retail banking and managerial experience • Previous business development experience and experience working with small business customers 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 $71,000 - $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.