Wells Fargo

Operations Senior Manager

Wells Fargo$100K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Operations experience, or equivalent through work, training, military experience, or education
  • 3+ years of management or leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Operations Management, or related field
  • Knowledge of payment reconciliation processes and cash application workflows
  • Experience managing operational controls and audit activities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a team within the Operations functional area
  • Lead day-to-day servicing operations for Supply Chain Finance
  • Drive client servicing excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Serve as primary escalation point for complex client operational issues
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control
  • Oversee account servicing activities ensuring adherence to service agreements
  • Drive adoption of advanced analytics and automation solutions to enhance operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive onboarding and training for new hires
  • Opportunities for professional development and coaching
  • Work in an environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration
  • Utilize advanced technology solutions to streamline processes
  • Grow within a company known for its commitment to talent development.
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lending Operations Senior Manager to lead our Supply Chain Finance Team as a part of Commercial Banking (CB) Operations division. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

  • Manage and develop teams of individual contributors in roles with moderate work complexity and risk in the Operations functional area
  • Lead day-to-day servicing operations across Supply Chain Finance (SCF), including payment application reconciliations and exception resolution to ensure accuracy and timeliness of client deliverables
  • Drive client servicing excellence by partnering with Relationship Managers, Treasury, Cash Application and cross-functional teams to establish clear expectations and eliminate processing delays
  • Serve as primary escalation point for complex client issues, including unidentified payments, aged items, and operational exceptions, ensuring timely resolution and risk mitigation
  • Oversee end-to-end account servicing activities including adjustments, reversals, chargebacks, and account research, ensuring adherence to service level agreements and control standards
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development within the Operations functional area
  • Develop and implement business unit strategies
  • Provide expertise for technical, operational and processing functions related to business unit
  • Manage operational controls and risk processes, including audit readiness, RCSA support, and control execution across servicing activities
  • Determine appropriate strategy and actions of Operation management functional team to meet moderate to high-risk deliverables
  • Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with moderate complexity within scope of responsibility across business lines or functional areas
  • Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managers
  • Lead and develop a team of Operations professionals, providing coaching, workload prioritization, and performance management to ensure consistent service delivery
  • Monitor portfolio activity and operational metrics (aging, volumes, exceptions) to identify trends, capacity needs, and improvement opportunities
  • Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Operations
  • Support onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer for new hires and evolving processes, including development of SOPs and process documentation
  • Influence strategic direction of servicing model to support portfolio growth, increased transaction volume, and evolving client needs
  • Drive adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to streamline processes, improve decisioning, and scale operations efficiently
  • Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 3+ years of management or leadership experience


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting Supply Chain Finance, Commercial Banking Operations, Trade Finance, or related lending operations environments
  • Knowledge of payment reconciliation processes, cash application workflows, exception management, and account servicing activities
  • Experience leading operational teams in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with moderate to high operational risk
  • Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements that enhance client experience and reduce risk
  • Experience managing operational controls, audit activities, RCSA support, and regulatory or compliance-related initiatives
  • Experience partnering across Treasury, Relationship Management, Technology, Risk, and Operations teams to resolve complex servicing issues
  • Ability to analyze operational metrics, aging reports, portfolio trends, and capacity planning data to drive decision-making
  • Experience developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and onboarding processes
  • Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change initiatives and support business growth in evolving operational environments
  • Experience leveraging automation, advanced analytics, AI-enabled tools, or workflow technologies to improve operational efficiency
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Operations Management, or related field

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work in office at posted location for a minimum of three days per week
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed
  • Position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer or a Visa sponsorship

Primary Posting Location:

  • 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg A, Irving, Texas 75039

Posting End Date:

23 Jun 2026

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

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

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