Senior Lead Commercial Loan Closing Specialist, Asset Based Lending - Deal Closing

Wells Fargo Bank•Irving, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Commercial Loan Closing Specialist for the Capital Finance Lending Fulfillment Line of Business. The Senior Lead within Capital Finance Operations will serve as a strategic leader supporting Loan Closing, Central ABL Portfolio Support (Onboarding and Modifications), and Deposit Account Control Agreement (DACA) operations. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives, aligning operational execution with organizational priorities, and ensuring consistent support across multiple business functions within Capital Finance Operations. In this highly visible position, the Senior Lead will partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to execute strategic priorities, influence operational outcomes, and identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and client experience. The role requires strong business acumen, the ability to navigate complex operational challenges, and a focus on delivering sustainable solutions that support business growth and risk management objectives. The Senior Lead will also provide subject matter expertise for Lending Fulfillment operations, leading efforts to resolve complex issues, manage escalations, and respond to high-priority executive and business inquiries. Additionally, the role will play a critical part in developing operational capability through training, knowledge transfer, and guidance to support evolving business needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational change. This position requires exceptional relationship management, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence outcomes across a broad stakeholder network while driving excellence in operational execution. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

Requirements

7+ years of Commercial Loan Closing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

Asset Based Lending experience
Degree in Finance, Business, Economics or Law preferred
Paralegal and/or finance experience
Strong understanding of LUCAS (Loan Underwriting Collateral Analysis System) and CLIC (Client Loan Information Criteria) application or similar systems
Proficient in reading and understanding complex loan documentation and/or credit agreements
Deep understanding of ABL cash management and Deposit Account Control Agreements
Project Management experience
Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Demonstrated leadership skills including relationship building, partnering and collaboration skills with clear ability to influence, gain buy-in and negotiate with a diverse group of key business partners/stakeholders including senior leaders
Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail with ability to draw conclusions and translate findings
Proven experience working in Agile project environment
Experience with AI applications and implementation
Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

Review highly complex loan documentation
Advise on complex onboarding of new and loan modifications for Capital Finance Asset Based Lending (ABL) clients on the LUCAS loan system
Advise on access request issues in the Wells Fargo CEO portal
Interact with cross-functional leaders including underwriting, portfolio, legal (in-house and external), collateral analysts, deal closing, letters of credit, tax reporting, operational risk, and loan servicing teams
Assist in efforts to create, update, and/or certify team procedures, job aids, and user guides
Participate in UAT and BCP testing events
Become subject matter expert on all lines of business and provide guidance to other team members
Support reduction of outstanding regulatory deliverables by executing against milestones and continue to strengthen risk and control infrastructure
Complete monthly metrics reporting
Identify themes and trends in metrics to improve team accuracy and identify subjects for refresher training
Partner with upstream and downstream stakeholders to ensure requests are completed timely and accurately
Assist with operational adjustment research and reporting, including identification of prevention measures