Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager - Middle Market

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager in Middle Market Banking as part of the Southeast Division Credit Portfolio Management team. This key position is responsible for credit portfolio management to meet the long-term financial objectives and risk tolerance for commercial banking clients. Serves as a key member of a client's deal team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com

In this role, you will:

• Actively manage, maintain, and grow a middle market portfolio including underwriting, origination, documentation and on-going monitoring; all in adherence with applicable credit policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Work directly with clients and prospects to understand complex credit needs and represent the bank in developing and maintaining client relationships
• Provides recommendations on decisions related to managing the portfolio which includes synthesizing industry and economic trends and the analysis of the financial performance of individual customers and underwriting of credit products and operating exposures
• Identify opportunity for process improvements within scope of responsibilities or functional area
• Collaborate and consult with senior management, functional colleagues, internal partners, and stakeholders
• Responsibilities may also include training and mentoring of analysts or junior portfolio managers

Required Qualifications:

• 5 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:

• 5 years of underwriting experience including advanced commercial or specialty group credit
• 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 communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• This position does not support Visa Sponsorship
• Position can report to any of the posted locations

Job Locations:

Primary: Charlotte, NC

Additional: Raleigh, NC/Winston Salem, NC/Greensboro, NC/Nashville, TN/Atlanta, GA

Posting End Date:
30 Jan 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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