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.”

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 8 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive 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

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit

• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

What You’ll Do:

The Talent Development Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end talent development strategy, ensuring solutions align with organizational goals and workforce capability needs. This role oversees the development implementation, and measurement of talent development programs while providing leadership to consultants, specialists, and cross-functional teams. The manager acts as a strategic thought leader guiding decisions on learning priorities, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.

• Strategic Leadership & Governance – Develops long-term Talent Development strategy for respective business lines in the organization

• Team Leadership & People Management- Oversees a talent development pod aligned to portions of the Wintrust business that includes Talent Development Consultants and Specialists .

• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement- Engages with business stakeholders, including executives, regarding talent development program solutions, implementation and execution.

• Analytics & Measurement- Utilizes data to make informed decisions regarding resources, prioritization, and effectiveness of learning solutions.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years Talent Learning and Development, HR, and Talent Management experience in a leadership role.

• Experience developing long-term talent development strategies utilizing data and L&D best practices.

• Experience implementing and executing Talent Development and Learning programs.

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles such as ADDIE or SAM

• Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills

• Experience with learning tools such as Articulate 360, Docebo, Vyond, Arist

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, executive leadership, and business stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree

• Advanced Computer Skills including Microsoft Suite

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 annual salary range for this role is $110,000-$120,000 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.

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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.