Chief Communications Officer
Chief Communications Officer
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$ 169000 - 228000
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Job Description
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.
The Chief Communications Officer will work with the EVP Brand Engagement & Impact to develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that spans internal and external audiences overseeing internal communications media relations social media public affairs and work with the EVP to support executive communication.
What youll Do:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that supports business objectives and aligns with corporate values.
- Shape and implement compelling internal communications strategies that inform engage and connect employees across the organization including organizational change communications.
- Drive proactive external communication strategies including media relations and public affairs working in partnership with key internal teams such as Community Impact and Legal.
- Oversee the strategy and execution of social media engagement in partnership with the Marketing team.
- Provide strategic communication support to senior executives.
- Lead and develop a high-performing corporate communications team.
- Develop appropriate metrics to evaluate effectiveness of all communications strategies.
- Day-to-day management of department budget.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in corporate communications execution and leadership.
- Proven experience in leading communications strategy across internal and external channels.
- Exceptional strategic thinking skills backed by strong message development storytelling and writing experience.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Bachelors degree in relevant field required.
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 $169000 - $228000 along with eligibility to earn short-term and long-term incentive compensation. . Actual salaries may vary based on several factors such as a candidates 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.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
