Commercial Lending Operations Senior Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Lending Operations Senior Manager in Wholesale Loan Operations as part of Wholesale Lending Operations division. 

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop large Loan Production, Loan Servicing, and Commercial or Real Estate Construction Loan teams responsible for loan processing, documentation, pre-closing or closing tasks, loan monitoring, loan servicing, or underwriting activities
• Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners, and peers associated with the Lending Operations functional area
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development within Lending Operations functional area
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of new and revised systems, policies, and guidelines
• Oversee implementation of practices to ensure compliance with Wells Fargo legal, investor, regulatory, or business policies
• Determine appropriate strategies and actions of Lending Operations team to meet moderate to high risk deliverables
• Interpret and develop policies and procedures for meeting compliance, risk management, and quality standards
• Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including experienced managers
• Interact with external customers throughout the conducting of loan processing and liquidations evaluation
• Provide quality customer service
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Lending Operations
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Transactions and Processing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of the Loan IQ application. Prior experience with conversions from legacy systems is strongly desired.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Commercial Lending products (specifically bilaterals) and the credit practices/operating risks associated with them 
• Knowledge and understanding of credit policy, compliance, monitoring, and documentation requirements  
• Proven people leadership skills with capability to lead the organization through change
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels; where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are critical 
• Results oriented with outstanding ability to motivate teams and mobilize the resources to accomplish objectives 
• Understanding of Commercial Loan Structure
• Knowledge of Bilateral Facilities

Job Expectations:

• Position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
• Requires 25-50% travel

Posting End Date: 

30 Mar 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and