Senior Manager-Secured Lending Underwriting

Wells Fargo•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo Inventory Finance is seeking an Secured Lending Underwriting Senior Manager to join our team. The Senior Manager will lead a Secured Lending Underwriting team responsible for evaluating, structuring, and closing inventory finance and other collateral-backed credit transactions. The Senior Manager partners closely with business, risk, and senior leadership to drive sound credit decisions while supporting business growth. This position also focuses on team development, process improvement, and ensuring strong risk controls across the underwriting function.

Requirements

7+ years of Secured Lending Underwriting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
3+ years of management or leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Senior Leadership and Independent Risk Management
Experience underwriting transactions in Inventory Finance , Asset-Based Lending groups or Commercial Banking
B.A. degree or equivalent, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Economics
M.B.A. or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and develop a Secured Lending Underwriting team of individual contributors and managers in roles with moderate complexity and risk
Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners, and peers associated with Secured Lending Underwriting functional area or who are affected by its outcomes
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development within Secured Lending Underwriting functional area
Manage the underwriting and loan closing functions within a geographic region
Determine appropriate strategy and actions of a Secured Lending Underwriting team to meet moderate to high risk deliverables
Interpret and develop policies and procedures for operations with moderate complexity within scope of responsibility
Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including experienced managers, as well interact directly with external customers
Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Secured Lending Underwriting
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy