About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Operations Manager. This job is responsible for activities that support the operational infrastructure, performance, and efficiency.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and lead Loan Documentation Team within Client Coverage Deals Closing.
• Develop strategies to improve staffing processes, ensure specialized functions meet regulatory guidelines in support of risk management and compliance
• Engage stakeholders and internal partners associated within the Operations area
• Work independently on moderately complex issues and projects
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development and escalates issues to more experienced management
• Provide training, performance, evaluation and coaching of less experienced team
• Make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives and operations of functional area and team to meet business objectives
• Interpret and develop policies and procedures for operation functions with low to moderate complexity within scope of responsibility
• Provide responsibility for budget and financial performance
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managers
• Lead team to achieve objectives
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Operations
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• People Manager
• Has led a minimum team size of 10
• Has knowledge in leading indicators in relation to KPIs.
• Has experience in AI/GenAI and/or other known automation tools.
• Has experience in Loans Operations, Loan Documentation in a local commercial bank.

Job Expectations:

• Lead a group of Loan Documentation Specialist in understanding nuances by state, differences in collateral, legal entities covenant in a loan agreement.
• Help the team reach deeper understanding of the process, what is is for, what are the risks and impacts if an item is missing or overlooked.

Posting End Date:

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.