Talent Development Consultant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. Wintrust Financial scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 Consultant acts as a strategic advisor to business leaders, identifying performance gaps, and recommending learning and capability-building solutions. This role conducts needs analyses, designs learning experiences, consults on organizational change, and shapes talent development initiatives or programs. The consultant partners closely with stakeholders to ensure learning solutions drive measurable business impact.
- Strategic Partnership & Consulting- Conducts in-depth needs analysis across business lines to determine training requirements and learning solutions
- Learning Experience Design & Development- Utilizes L&D best practices to design engaging and dynamic talent development programs across the organization
- Project and/or Program Leadership- Leads the design, implementation, and execution of talent development programs
- Facilitation & Coaching - Facilitates learning programs across business lines and provides coaching to more junior team members within their pod
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of Talent Learning and Development, HR, and Talent Management experience.
- Experience facilitating learning and development programs.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles such as ADDIE or SAM
- Experience designing talent development programs from intake to completion
- Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills.
- Experience developing and mentoring junior colleagues
- Experience with learning tools such as Articulate 360, Docebo, Vyond, Arist.
- 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 $85,000 - $110,000 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.
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.