Lending Operations Manager-Collateral Insurance Monitoring

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lending Operations Manager in Commercial Banking Collateral Insurance Monitoring.
In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop a team of individual contributors with low to high complexity and risk in Commercial Banking Collateral Management functional area.
• Oversee borrower collateral activity, ensuring the proper controls are in place to protect the bank's assets and to identify and mitigate risk.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development within Commercial Banking Collateral Management functional area.
• Make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives, and operations of Commercial Banking Collateral Management functional area and team to meet business objectives.
• Interpret and develop policies and procedures for Commercial Banking Collateral Management functions with low to high complexity within scope of responsibility.
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Commercial Banking Collateral Management
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent.
• Engage stakeholders and internal partners associated with the Commercial Banking Collateral Management 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.
• Resolve issues regarding performance of a business unit or functional area to ensure business objectives are met.
• Collaborate and consult with Lending Operations peers, colleagues, and multiple level managers accountable for providing quality customer service to internal or external customers.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Transactions and Processing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of Leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of management experience
• Experience motivating staff to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Experience building a strong team environment and fostering employee engagement
• Commercial or Wholesale Underwriting experience
• Insurance monitoring experience
• Credit Spreading Experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead Operations teams through change initiatives
• Prior experience with Commercial Lending
• Experience negotiating, managing, and amending complex credit agreements
• Experience in leading process improvements and sponsoring technology initiatives
• Experience with Microsoft Excel reporting and data acumen to make data driven decisions
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience reviewing and interpreting insurance policies as they apply to collateral secured loans
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
• Understanding of risk and effective control management, with the ability to lead and achieve satisfactory audit results
• Knowledge and understanding of collateral analysis for an asset-based lending company

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work hybrid schedule
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening

Posting Location:

• Des Moines, Iowa

This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
Posting End Date:
18 Aug 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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