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Loan Analyst I

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-12

Wintrust Financial Corporation is the largest life insurance premium finance company in the country, providing customized financing solutions to borrowers. The Loan Analyst I will manage the loan process for assigned clients, build relationships, and ensure compliance with lending policies while maintaining a customer-first approach.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a "customer is first" environment to meet or exceed expectations and needs
  • Protect the Bank's assets and maintain quality of the portfolio by adhering to lending policies and procedures
  • Ensure that credit decisions and recommendations are made in accordance with credit principals and in compliance with policies
  • Oversee documentations and ongoing monitoring of assets and client portfolio
  • Preparing and issuing loan packages and credit correspondence
  • Follow-up with brokers/clients to ensure that requirements needed for renewals and reviews are collected and delivered on a timely basis
  • Increase existing client business by identifying cross-selling opportunities in lending and deposits
  • Coordinate with Credit Officers, Portfolio Management and Legal Counsel to approve premium finance loans
  • Manage and monitor defaulted loans by assisting brokers/clients to meet their client's unique circumstances and requests
  • Oversee all phases of loan processing, including exposure model generation, legal document preparation, funding, collateral management and default/liquidation
  • Compile in depth credit recommendation summaries through the analysis of tax returns, financial statements, brokerage accounts, and credit reports
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Skills

  • 0 – 3 years of financial services or insurance industry experience
  • Bachelor's degree (Finance, Insurance, Business preferred)
  • Knowledge of standard business practices and working in team environment
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills and work ethic
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision

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

Company Overview

  • Wintrust Financial Corporation delivers sophisticated financial capabilities with a community bank personality across its businesses in banking, specialty finance, and wealth management. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Rosamond, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.wintrust.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Wintrust Financial Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 26 in 2025, 15 in 2024, 19 in 2023, 27 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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