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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Commercial Relationship Manager on our Government Banking team for the West Region as part of Commercial Middle Market Banking. Primary responsibilities include managing and growing an assigned portfolio/market by providing an array of solutions to targeted government customers and prospects, including treasury management, deposits and investments, credit and other capital raising options. Government’s focus is acquiring and deepening long-term relationships through strategic thought leadership, strong product knowledge, flawless deal execution and superior customer service for cities, counties, school districts, and other essential service district customers.
In this role, you will:
- Develop, retain, and grow complex to highly complex client relationships in the Government Banking space through the art of relationship management, by understanding the needs and priorities of clients and financial decision makers, responding quickly, communicating proactively but strategically, managing expectations, and soliciting feedback; act as an advisor to guide and influence others in growing relationships
- Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop, influence, or lead the structuring, modification, and renewal of highly complex and certain other industry specific solutions across groups and functions by analyzing financials, presenting to clients, and coordinating with internal stakeholders
- Lead the strategy and resolution for full suite of highly complex solutions offered by Wells Fargo to commercial clients to meet highly complex and unique needs that require an in-depth evaluation across multiple areas of the enterprise, by engaging product organizations to develop client specific solutions, leveraging a solid understanding of clients’ businesses, strategic objectives, operational priorities, and financial positions
- Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions within the Commercial Banking Relationship Management group that are cross functional and companywide strategies
- Strategically engage with all levels across the enterprise to improve processes and risk control, resolve client issues while achieving Wells Fargo’s business objectives, and represent the company externally; serve as an expert advisor to leadership and a mentor for less experienced colleagues
- Drive relationship planning activities to deliver the full suite of solutions and maintain sales and pipeline disciplines by keeping information current in relevant systems
- Strategically support Business Development Representatives in sourcing new Commercial Banking clients, by cultivating relationships through existing networks
- Partner with Commercial Lending Product Management to provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on client and market needs to enable the innovation, design, and delivery of credit solutions more effectively, including large-scale, cross-functional, or company-wide strategies
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Commercial Banking Relationship Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous account relationship management experience in Government Banking, Middle Market Banking and / or Commercial Banking
- Ability to successfully exceed goals with a results focus
- Advanced treasury management experience
- Highly motivated to actively participate in conferences, and networking activities to expand knowledge, skills, and professional network
- Ability to work independently and effectively support clients across a large geography
- Knowledge and understanding of delivering credit solutions, tax exempt lending, and working with financial advisors
- Effective negotiating skills and the ability to influence others
- Strong risk management and compliance skills
- Demonstrated passion for community engagement and actively seeks opportunities to contribute and make a positive impact
- Knowledge and understanding of commercial or specialty industry group banking products, and the credit practices/operating risks associated with them
- Knowledge and understanding of credit policy, compliance, and underwriting requirements
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Job Expectations:
- Travel up to 30% of the time.
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.
$144,400.00 - $300,000.00Benefits
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:
6 Nov 2024*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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.
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