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Full Time Teller - Barrington, IL

Wintrust · Barrington, IL · $19.00–$21.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a job where you handled cash. How did you make sure your drawer balanced?

What they are checking: Whether they have accurate cash habits like counting twice and following procedures every time.

Tell me about a time you helped an unhappy customer. What did you say?

What they are checking: Whether they stay friendly and patient while working within the rules.

Why do you think a bank cares so much about following procedures exactly?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that small control lapses lead to losses and fraud.

How do you stay accurate when the line is long?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep a steady pace without trading accuracy for speed.

How would you make a customer in Barrington feel like they're at a community bank rather than a big one?

What they are checking: Whether they would learn names and give warm, personal service, which is central to this bank's model.

What would you do

Your drawer is twenty dollars short at the end of the day. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report it honestly and follow procedure rather than covering it up or panicking.

A customer you don't know wants to cash a large check and doesn't have ID. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they follow identification and check-cashing rules politely even when the customer pushes back.

A regular customer asks a question about a loan or investment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to refer customers to the right specialist rather than guess at an answer.

Someone is pressuring you to skip a step because they're in a hurry. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they keep controls in place under social pressure, which protects both them and the bank.

About the work

How would you spot a counterfeit bill or a check that looks altered?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic fraud checks and would slow down when something looks wrong.

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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 Full-Time Teller! 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: • Process a variety of financial transactions (check cashing, withdrawals, deposits, loan payments, etc.) and accurately balance these transactions • Operate a teller drawer to serve customers and bank personnel in lobby or drive up. • Recognize potential cross-sell opportunities and direct customers to appropriate bank personnel. • Develop skills to recognize potential fraud and report to management as necessary. Comply with all department, bank and regulatory policies and procedures. Uphold established Wintrust culture. • May be responsible for bank opening/closing and may be required to participate in community events. Qualifications: • Minimum 6 months of experience in cash handling or customer service • High school degree or GED required • Travel between branches may be necessary • Must be available to work all shifts including Saturdays • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs • Must be able to stand for long periods of time 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 $19.00-$21.00, 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.

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