Wells Fargo
Commercial Loan Closing Specialist - Commercial Banking Flood Operations team
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The Commercial Loan Closing Specialist will review commercial loans for flood insurance requirements, ensure collateral identification, and support regulatory compliance.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Loan Closing Specialist as part of the Commercial Banking Flood Operations team. The Commercial Banking Flood Operations team is a key control in ensuring Wells Fargo is fully assessing Flood risk and is compliant with the FDPA Policy. Failure to mitigate risk in this portfolio would have significant impacts to the Bank by creating defects that could result in regulatory and policy violations and adverse impact to internal and external customers.
In this role, you will:
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$66,000.00 - $100,000.00
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.
14 Oct 2025
* 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 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 escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Loan Closing Specialist as part of the Commercial Banking Flood Operations team. The Commercial Banking Flood Operations team is a key control in ensuring Wells Fargo is fully assessing Flood risk and is compliant with the FDPA Policy. Failure to mitigate risk in this portfolio would have significant impacts to the Bank by creating defects that could result in regulatory and policy violations and adverse impact to internal and external customers.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct reviews on Commercial loans for FDPA and Flood Insurance requirements.
- Ensure that Commercial real estate collateral is correctly identified during all pre-close reviews & Standard Flood Hazard Determinations (SFHDs) are on file when a loan is secured by real estate.
- Communicate overall processes & transaction quality, providing feedback to appropriate contacts regarding identified deficiencies or issues.
- Provide support for other initiatives as needed.
- Execute against control framework to ensure rigor of controls as well as servicing activities.
- Work collectively with leaders, team members and stakeholders to set a high standard for regulatory compliance and execution.
- Support the development and execution of a risk control framework.
- 2+ years of Commercial Loan Closing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Knowledge and understanding of commercial real estate loans & the ability to review and interpret complex commercial loan documents
- Knowledge and understanding of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Knowledge and understanding of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Flood Disaster Protection Act (FDPA) compliance and process
- Risk and regulatory compliance experience
- Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
- Experience managing a moderately complex pipeline of work from assignment to completion
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels; where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
- Ability to navigate multiple computer systems/applications, and utilize search tools to find information
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to embrace and adapt to change
- Experience with financial services businesses in a regulated environment
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, three (3) days in office and two (2) days remote.
- Willingness to work on-site at posted location (600 S 4th St
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415) - This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$66,000.00 - $100,000.00
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
14 Oct 2025
* 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 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 escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Top Skills
Fema
Flood Disaster Protection Act
National Flood Insurance Program
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