Commercial Banking Portfolio Management Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Banking Portfolio Management Manager

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop a team of individuals with low to moderate work complexity and risk in Commercial Banking Portfolio Management functional area
• Ensure credit execution is consistent and aligned with required credit policies and processes
• Support and drive adoption of new credit policies and related changes across the team
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development in the Commercial Banking Portfolio Management functional area
• Make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives, and operations of functional area and team to meet business objectives
• Interpret and develop credit policies and procedures
• Support in execution of policy changes
• Collaborate and consult with Commercial Banking Portfolio Management peers, colleagues, and more experienced managers
• Coach and develop credit team
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Commercial Banking Portfolio Management
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Commercial Banking Portfolio Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 8 to 12 credit analysts supporting Portfolio Monitoring activities like annual reviews and other credit assessment processes.
• Should possess good domain knowledge of commercial banking products and if required trained the team to ensure the work is delivered with high quality standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders and onshore team to ensure the smooth running of the existing business.
• Responsible for leading the transition and seamlessly setting up the business. Interact and/or negotiate with senior management in WF and WF I&P.
• Contribute for team expansion, talent hiring and training to meet the expectations.
• Responsible for creating and monitoring business goals for team that align to Enterprise goals (including LoB expectations).
• Responsible for Operational Excellence, process improvement and redesign – proactively identify, analyse, and improve existing processes / process re-engineering.
• Responsible for team member engagement and career development.
• Conduct periodic business reviews with key functional stakeholders regarding overall business performance. Look beyond SLA metrics and focus on business metrics.
• Need to manage multiple teams working across different shift timings.
• Conduct regular meetings with team members to discuss about issues, concerns, and updates pertaining to People, Process and Partners.
• Establish early warning mechanism through robust risk and opportunities process. Challenge identifying gaps, recommending gap closing.
• Make sure team is always ready to meet the audit requirement and actively work to increase risk awareness across all team members.

Minimum Requirements

• Post-Graduation in Finance / Management / Charted Accountant or equivalent
• Minimum experience of 7 years and people management experience of minimum 1 year.
• Strong data-based decision making and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge in MS Office.
• Flexible to work across I&P locations & shift timings (preferable).
• Certification in Campus MBA, Six Sigma are added advantages.

Required AI Skills and Competencies

• As part of Wells Fargo’s commitment to innovation and responsible AI adoption, all roles require foundational AI literacy. This includes:
• Understanding and Application of AI Tools: Ability to leverage AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Tachyon, AgentSpace) for routine tasks such as summarizing information, drafting content, and analysing data, while maintaining human oversight.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to interpret AI outputs, validate insights, and make informed business decisions.
• Responsible AI Use: Awareness of ethical considerations, data privacy, and compliance when using AI solutions.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Commitment to upskilling and staying current with emerging technologies.

Additional AI Skills for Leadership Roles

• Strategic Integration: Ability to identify opportunities for AI to drive business outcomes and efficiency. Champion AI literacy and adoption in teams and manage change.
• Governance and Risk Oversight: Ensure responsible AI practices, compliance with regulatory standards, and ethical deployment across teams.
• Vendor and Technology Evaluation: Assess AI tools and platforms for suitability, scalability, and alignment with Wells Fargo’s enterprise standards.

Posting End Date: 

*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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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.