Wells Fargo

Private Mortgage Banking Associate Manager (SAFE)

Wells Fargo • $75K — $95K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Mortgage Retail Sales experience or equivalent training
  • 1+ years of Leadership experience
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Documented retail residential mortgage purchase fundings from local sources

Responsibilities

  • Coach and manage the sales activities of a team of Private Mortgage Bankers
  • Ensure top-notch customer service and compliance in sales processes
  • Develop relationships with realtors and builders to generate quality loans
  • Make supervisory decisions regarding team operations and resource allocation
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement within the sales function
  • Engage directly with customers and collaborate with team members
  • Stay updated on industry trends to enhance team visibility

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Parental and critical caregiving leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependents
  • Commuter benefits and adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description
In this role you will:
  • Coach, direct, and manage the sales activities of a small group of residential Private Mortgage Bankers under the direction of a Non-Producing Private Mortgage Banking Manager
  • Supervise individual contributors by directing and managing sales activities to ensure high level of customer service, timely completion, quality, and compliance in Private Mortgage Banking Sales
  • Produce high quality loans that meet Wells Fargo Home Mortgage guidelines by building relationships with realtors, builders, financial planners, bank stores, past customers, and other nontraditional sources while providing excellent customer service
  • Make supervisory decisions and resolve issues related to team supervision, work allocation, financial resources, and daily operations; manage personal and team's pipeline to effectively manage customer loyalty
  • Leverage interpretation of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements while negotiating terms and taking applications
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development in low complexity functional areas
  • Interact directly with external customers as well as collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers
  • Stay informed of mortgage industry trends and developments in the assigned market and develop and maintain a high degree of visibility for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the marketplace
  • Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Private Mortgage Banking Sales
  • Be responsible for selection, evaluation, and development of staff within Private Mortgage Banking Sales
  • This SAFE position has customer contact and job duties which may include the offering/negotiating of terms and/or taking an application for a dwelling secured transaction. As such, this position requires compliance with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and all related regulations. Ongoing employment is contingent upon meeting all such requirements, including acceptable background investigation results. Individuals in a SAFE position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below


Required Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of Mortgage Retail Sales experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 1+ years of Leadership experience


Desired Qualifications:
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills
  • Customer service experience
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of sales prospecting and generating referrals
  • Documented retail residential mortgage purchase fundings over the past 12 months referred primarily from established, local, external sources
  • Mortgage industry experience
  • A BS/BA degree or higher
  • 1+ year of leadership or management experience
  • 1+ year of data analysis experience
  • 1 + year of recruiting experience


Job Expectations:
  • This position requires SAFE registration at the time of employment. Wells Fargo will initiate the SAFE registration process immediately after your employment start date. The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) website (http://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position. Individuals in Loan Originator (LO) positions must meet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements and comply with related Wells Fargo policies. The LO qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness and criminal background standards. A current credit report will be used to assess your financial responsibility and credit fitness, however, a credit score is not included as part of the evaluation. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening, if necessary
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed or scheduled


Compensation includes an hourly base pay rate that meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements, with the opportunity to earn additional commission. All pay complies with applicable minimum wage laws.

Pay Range

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.

Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
$0.00 - $0.00

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:

17 Aug 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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Size
246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
-5.9%
NASDAQ
WFC
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