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Teller Services Coordinator - Oak Park, IL

Wintrust · Oak Park, IL · $22.00–$24.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a teller services coordinator role in Oak Park, which usually means leading the teller line as well as working it. How do you supervise people you also work alongside?

What they are checking: Whether they can supervise tellers they also work beside, since moving from peer to leader is the hardest shift this coordinator role requires.

How do you train a new teller so they're accurate before they're fast?

What they are checking: Whether they train new tellers to be accurate before fast, because rushing that order is what leads to cash differences and losses.

What experience do you have leading a small team, and what do you find hardest about it?

What they are checking: Whether they can honestly describe their leadership experience and its challenges, which shows self-awareness about the supervisory side of this role.

What would you do

A teller on your line is consistently out of balance. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach a teller with repeated balancing problems fairly and firmly, since unresolved cash errors become real losses for the branch.

How do you keep a teller line covered through lunches, absences and a busy Friday?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan teller coverage through breaks, absences and busy days, because keeping the line staffed is the coordinator's daily challenge.

An angry customer asks for a supervisor and you're it. Walk me through that conversation.

What they are checking: Whether they can calm an angry customer as the escalation point, resolving the issue while protecting the teller and the branch's relationship.

Branch work usually means Saturdays, standing for long stretches and sometimes opening or closing. Does that sit all right with you?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle Saturdays, long standing and opening or closing duties, raised plainly so the schedule doesn't surprise them later.

About the work

Walk me through how you balance a drawer and how you handle a difference.

What they are checking: Whether their own cash handling is disciplined, because a coordinator holds the whole teller line to standards they must model themselves.

What would make you suspicious about a transaction at the window, and what do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot signs of fraud and know how to escalate them properly, since the coordinator is the line's first point of escalation.

What branch controls are you responsible for, and how do you know they're being followed?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the branch controls they own and how they check them, since operational risk at the teller line is their responsibility.

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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 us as a Teller Services Coordinator! 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: The Teller Services Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of all branch functions associated with processing customer transactions and maintaining operational soundness. The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills as well as the ability to indirectly motivate staff and effectively organize / delegate operational duties among staff members. Responsibilities include: • Efficiently run all operational procedures and practices within the branch, including dual control adherence • Keep the branch team informed of policy and procedure changes pertaining to teller operations; may require partnering with Branch Operations Support • Take a proactive approach to solving operational issues • Ensure security procedures are established and being followed for the safety of employees and customers • Lead by example by operating a teller drawer to serve customers in lobby or drive • Ensure team members comply with all bank and regulatory policies and procedures to maintain security and mitigate preventable losses • Promote and foster exceptional service throughout team to ensure best in class customer service is being provided • Resolve customer concerns, as necessary, which may include online banking, debit card, statement maintenance, etc. • Recognize potential cross-sell opportunities and refer customers to appropriate bank personnel • Participate in community events, as needed Qualifications: • Previous teller experience required • Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills • High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred • Travel between branches may be necessary • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and 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 $22.00 - $24.00, 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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