Lead Commercial Loan Closing Specialist

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Commercial Loan Closing Specialist in Boarding & Funding as a part of Commercial Banking Operations Division.

In this role, you will:

• Complete pre-close and post-close documents for the most complex commercial real estate loans
• Coordinate loan closings, perform customer, loan and regulatory diligence and on-going portfolio maintenance
• Evaluate and upload data into the systems of record
• Research complex business and operational decisions
• Review and prepare loan related documents
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance and training to peers and may have limited supervisory responsibilities
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Interact with internal and external customers
• Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Commercial Loan Closing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Experience in Loan IQ (LIQ) – Boarding and funding syndicated and/or large complex commercial loan transactions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of Syndicated Loans
• Ability to interpret Complex Syndicated Credit Agreements
• Proficient in Commercial Loan Documentation review
• Experience in handling customer and business partner escalations
• Experience in managing complex pipelines
• Experience being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing Commercial Loan Operations on projects. 
• Experience in report analysis and compilation
• Sound analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
• 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 important

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Primary Posting Locations:

• 107688-AZ-D Building, Chandler Campus
• 109667-MN-600 Wells Fargo, Minneapolis
• 141278-NC-CIC Customer Information Ctr

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$87,000.00 - $154,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

2 Feb 2026

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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 applic