Vice President- Lead Capital Markets Document Negotiator

Wells Fargo • Chicago, IL

7d • $139,000 - $239,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”) Vice President - Lead Transaction Manager to assume end-to-end accountability of transaction execution and success of CRE lending bilateral and/or syndicated focusing on loan documentation and deal management. In this role, you will: Prepare, negotiate and track various legal agreements and due diligence items covering commercial real estate transactions with bank counterparties. Work on various projects as requested by management. Interpret policy when working with legal, credit and the relevant business. Review deal terms with customers. Identify and mitigate business and legal risks within compliance requirements. Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement. Interpret policies, procedures and compliance requirements. Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managers. Lead a team to achieve objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Capital Markets Document Negotiation experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Ability to travel as needed
• Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of lending products and loan lifecycles, industry best practices, understanding of a Credit Agreement, loan funding mechanics, deal structure, funds flows, etc.; deal team experience preferred.
• Process and execution-focused while building strategic client and internal relationships; prior experience working with clients to collect and review loan and due diligence documentation ahead of closing large transactions preferred.
• Proven track record of prioritizing and proactively identifying and resolving problems under tight deadlines and the ability to incorporate status updates in real time; ability to operate in a challenging and rapidly changing environment with a desire to accept new assignments with ability to learn new principles and dynamic systems quickly.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and senior management across and within the lines of business with a keen attention to detail, strong oral and written communication skills, and strong analytical capability.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate for fluctuating deal flow volumes, as needed, including working extra hours as deal flow dictates.
• Transformational leadership: ability to affect and influence change.
• Project management and ability to “see the bigger picture.”
• Loan document negotiation experience; legal background preferred.
• Ability to train junior team members regarding various aspects of the Transaction Manager function
• Experience managing complex transactions and clients

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate and track various legal agreements and due diligence items covering commercial real estate transactions with bank counterparties.
• Work on various projects as requested by management.
• Interpret policy when working with legal, credit and the relevant business.
• Review deal terms with customers.
• Identify and mitigate business and legal risks within compliance requirements.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement.
• Interpret policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managers.
• Lead a team to achieve objectives.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees