Wells Fargo

Lead Business Credit Analyst

Wells Fargo • $139K — $239K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Business Credit experience or equivalent
  • 3+ years of quantitative analysis or impact assessments
  • 3+ years analyzing large datasets using SAS, SQL, or Python
  • Experience with credit strategy and policy evaluation is preferred
  • Knowledge of mortgage underwriting guidelines and credit risk drivers

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced analytical expertise to evaluate complex credit strategies
  • Lead quantitative assessments of credit policy changes using performance data
  • Develop and communicate complex analytical findings to senior leadership
  • Analyze origination and portfolio data to identify trends and risks
  • Investigate material changes and assess business implications

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Credit Analyst to provide analytical leadership in support of Home Lending Portfolio Credit Management. This role will lead quantitative analyses related to credit strategy and policy impacts, evaluate portfolio and originations performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and deliver insights that inform business and risk management decisions. The position requires strong analytical expertise, collaboration across multiple business functions, and the ability to communicate complex findings to senior leaders.


In this role, you will:

  • Apply advanced Business Credit and analytical expertise to evaluate complex strategies, programs, policies, and guidelines that significantly affect Home Lending portfolio performance, credit risk, and business objectives.
  • Lead quantitative impact assessments of proposed credit strategy, policy, and guideline changes using historical performance data, origination characteristics, business forecasts, scenario analysis, and external benchmarks, as appropriate.
  • Develop and communicate complex analytical findings, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders and other internal stakeholders in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
  • Analyze Home Lending origination and portfolio data, credit risk metrics, and key risk indicators to identify trends, concentrations, emerging risks, opportunities, and performance drivers; investigate material changes, assess business implications, and escalate matters when appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Business Credit experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 3+ years of experience performing quantitative analysis, impact assessments, scenario analysis, forecasting, or comparable credit risk evaluations
  • 3+ years of experience analyzing large and complex datasets using SAS, SQL, Python, or comparable analytical tools

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience analyzing credit strategy, policy, or underwriting guideline changes and evaluating potential impacts to volume, portfolio performance, credit risk, or risk appetite.
  • Ability to communicate complex analytical information clearly and concisely and influence and collaborate effectively across technical and nontechnical audiences and multiple business functions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate multiple quantitative and qualitative factors.
  • Experience developing executive reporting, dashboards, and actionable analytical insights and recommendations for senior management.
  • 2+ years of experience in mortgage lending, mortgage credit risk, mortgage portfolio management, or mortgage originations analytics.
  • Knowledge of mortgage underwriting guidelines, agency requirements, and key credit risk drivers.

 

Job Expectations:

  • This position requires compliance with all mortgages regulatory requirements and Wells Fargo’s compliance policies related to these requirements. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and required reporting of certain incidents.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Telework or remote work setting is not available. Preferred location(s) listed below. Other locations within the Wells Fargo footprint may be considered
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Posting Locations:

  • Charlotte, NC -1525 W WT Harris Blvd
  • Charlotte, NC-550 S. Tyron
  • Des Moines, IA-800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy
  • Minneapolis, MN- 600 Wells Fargo
  • Irving, TX-401 Los Colinas Blvd 
  • Tempe, AZ -1150 W. Washington
  • Chandler, AZ- 2700 S Price Rd
  • Columbus, OH- 3075 Loyalty Circle

Posted Pay Range:


  • MN: $153,000-239,000
  • Other Locations: $139,000 to 217,000


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. $139,000.00 - $239,000.00

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:

6 Oct 2026

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

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