Market Head, Illinois Private Banking

Location: On-site full-time in Chicago, IL, at 120 S LaSalle St Fl 2. Candidates must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and must hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.

Salary: $275,000–$350,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and location. Additional incentive compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global US provides private banking, lending, advisory, commercial banking, capital markets, and wealth management services for clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

What you will do

• Lead the Illinois private banking strategy and performance across Chicago and broader Illinois submarkets.
• Own client acquisition, deposit growth, lending, revenue, and overall market execution.
• Build, coach, and develop the franchise’s largest banker team while attracting senior talent.
• Manage executive client relationships and advise on complex, high-value banking and lending needs.
• Integrate coverage with US Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth Management through referral and cross-sell strategies.
• Develop private equity partner relationships across the Chicago market and contribute to franchise-level business direction.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in private banking, wealth management, or private client banking.
• Experience leading a large regional team with market-level profit and loss accountability.
• Strong knowledge of complex banking and bespoke lending solutions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Established relationships and market presence in Chicago, or the ability to build them quickly.
• Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA or Juris Doctor is strongly preferred.
• Legal eligibility to work at the specified US location is required; a valid work or study permit may be required.

Nice to have

• Experience across the Chicago private equity ecosystem.
• MBA or Juris Doctor.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
• 401(k), banking benefits, incentive pay, wellbeing support, and recognition programs.
• Paid Purpose Day for personal growth and development.
• Inclusive and accessible workplace with support for candidate accommodations.

Hiring process

• Applications may include an attribute-based assessment and skills tests such as simulation, coding, or Microsoft Office assessments.