Wells Fargo

Senior Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

Wells Fargo$159K — $279K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Commercial Banking Portfolio Management, or equivalent experience
  • Extensive credit knowledge and underwriting experience in commercial or corporate banking, with formal credit training preferred
  • Proficiency in using AI tools for credit underwriting and portfolio analysis
  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, Accounting, or Finance; Master's preferred
  • Ability to analyze credits independently and effectively communicate findings

Responsibilities

  • Advise senior leadership on developing objectives and plans for complex business needs
  • Lead the strategy to resolve unique challenges across multiple company areas
  • Deliver large-scale solutions requiring creative and analytical thinking
  • Guide leadership on innovative business solutions within Commercial Banking Portfolio Management
  • Engage with professionals and managers to provide expert advice

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave and critical caregiving leave
  • Employee discounts and savings opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependents
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

In this role, you will:

  • Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop or influence objectives, plans, specifications, resources, and long term goals for highly complex business and technical needs across groups and functions
  • Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas of the company
  • Deliver solutions that are long term, large scale, which require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking, coordination of highly complex activities, and guidance to others
  • Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions that are large scale, cross functional, or companywide strategies within Commercial Banking Portfolio Management functional area
  • Engage with Commercial Banking Portfolio Management professionals and managers across the company and serve as an expert advisor to leadership

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of Commercial Banking Portfolio Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

  • 7+ years advanced credit knowledge and underwriting experience in commercial or corporatebanking and/or specialty lending environments Completion of a formal credit training program
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered tools and technologies to enhance commercial credit underwriting and portfolio analysis.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in business, Accounting, or Finance
  • Ability to thoroughly analyze credits on an independent basis and communicate findings in a concise manner
  • ​Microsoft Excel experience including financial modeling
  • Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
  • Strong risk management and compliance skills
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of credit policy, loan servicing, and group underwriting requirements
  • Experience negotiating interest rates, price, terms, and collateral requirements
  • Knowledge and understanding of commercial and specialty group banking products and services
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Job Expectations:

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process
  • May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights or other long-term incentive awards
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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.

$159,000.00 - $279,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit 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:

20 Sep 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.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

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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.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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