Lending Operations Director, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Chandler ▼
Charlotte
Saint Louis Park

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lending Operations Director for Small and Business Banking Lending Operations. The role involves managing 250 employees supporting lines of credit, practice finance and real estate, partnering with Small and Business Banking for product launches, and overseeing risk accountability units. Candidates should have extensive leadership experience in banking operations, strategic planning, and talent development.

Job Responsibility:

Manage the pre and post decision activities across multiple Line of Credit, Practice Finance and Real Estate teams located across the US and internationally
be a champion for bankers and clients, focusing on strategies and processes that constantly improve the overall experience
partner with Small and Business Banking on the launch and expansion of products
act as a risk leader, overseeing 4 Risk Accountability Units (RAUs) and managing a number of issues, audits, and regulatory concerns
approve and formulate policies, procedures, and methods associated with Lending Operations which directly impact the business line or indirectly affect the entire organization
oversee execution of operations procedures while maintaining high levels of quality with minimum deficiencies and errors
lead multiple Lending Operations teams by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues and meet high risk deliverables
interpret and develop range of policies and procedures within Lending Operations functional area
direct strategic planning discussions for the business line, and provide significant input regarding future direction for associated functional areas
collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including experienced leadership
coach, influence, develop, and manage Lending Operations team, including decisions related to performance reviews, terminations, hires, discipline, or salary actions
manage allocation of people and financial resources for Lending Operations
develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
act as a champion for your employees and leaders
setting the vision and creating the roadmap for your teams to succeed
build strong partnerships with the Line of Business, bankers and critical finance, risk and legal groups
act as a risk leader
overseeing RCSA, issues, audit validations, controls, procedures and other activities that protect our business

Requirements:

8+ years of Senior Leader experience in Small and Business Banking, Commercial or Private Banking Lending Operations
6+ years of management or leadership experience

Nice to have:

8+ years’ experience in transforming large lending operations businesses
6+ years of direct management experience
strong experience in a Commercial middle office or time spent in the field as a banker
strategic ability to connect operations, the line of business, bankers and customers to a short-, medium- and long-term strategy to exceed objectives in support of growth objectives for Small and Business Banking

What we offer:

Equal employment opportunity
medical accommodation in recruitment process for applicants with disabilities
drug-free workplace policy

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 25, 2025

Expiration:
September 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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