Senior Manager-Secured Lending Underwriting at Wells Fargo · Atlanta

Senior Manager-Secured Lending Underwriting Location: CHICAGO, IL About this role: 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. In this role, you will: 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 Required Qualifications: 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 Desired Qualifications: 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 Job Expectations: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship This position offers a hybrid work schedule Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening. 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. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). $159,000.00 - $279,000.00 Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees. 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 Posting End Date: 29 Jun 2026 *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. 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. Additional Locations: IRVING, TX, ATLANTA, GA, CHARLOTTE, NC