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Senior Secured Lending Relationship Manager

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Senior Secured Lending Relationship Manager

Charlotte, NC

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a ABL Senior Relationship Manager in Wells Fargo Capital Finance's Business Finance Asset Based Lending group.

The Relationship Manager position within Business Finance ABL is focused on middle market companies, privately held, private equity sponsored and to a lesser degree public. Primary responsibilities include: credit and administration of a portfolio of sole lender, agented, and participation ABL loans; analyzing collateral and financial performance of borrowers; reviewing and interpreting credit loan documents, working closely with the Middle Market Regional Banking, Equipment Finance, Investment Banking and other Wells Fargo team members to build strong relationships, provide superior service and advice, enhance credit and other economic opportunities with customers within the existing portfolio base, and mitigate credit, compliance, regulatory, and financial crimes risk. The Relationship Manager position will be capable to handle the more complex deals and provide guidance to junior level Relationship Managers

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In this role, you will:
  • Meet with portfolio clients (travel involved) and Wells Fargo partners
  • Actively work with Portfolio and Regional Portfolio Managers and other Senior management in evaluating, structuring, and executing transactions within the portfolio through the preparation of credit modification memorandums that assess assets, leverage, key risk factors, repayment sources, cash flows, management, and risk ratings
  • Perform industry, company, and collateral due diligence to assess credit risk
  • Support and advise underwriting functions for new client transactions entering portfolio
  • Provide coaching and mentoring of Analysts and more junior level Relationship Managers
  • Monitor and evaluate/maintain appropriate risk ratings
  • Independently resolve moderately complex loan queries, resolve client issues, and achieve business objectives
  • Stay current on policy, procedure, and compliance guidelines and incorporate such guidance into various compliance related matters on a recurring basis
  • Utilize Optimist spreading tool for spreading/analyzing financial statements
  • Complete periodic professional development training as scheduled
  • Complete Wholesale Banking training as scheduled.
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of secured or specialized lending relationship management or portfolio management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge and understanding of asset based lending or middle market commercial banking
  • Completion of formal credit training program
  • Experience in reviewing and accurately interpreting loan documentation, collaborating with deal teams and underwriting credit facilities for middle market and large corporate borrowers.
  • Strong knowledge of large corporate lending and working knowledge of ABL and Capital markets
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Effective Organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills to meet deadline driven environment
  • Ability to lead and coordinate team members across Wells Fargo to close and structure transactions.
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Job Expectations:
  • Travel up to 20%
  • Posting may come down early based on applicant volume
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Posting End Date:
26 Sep 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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Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC, USA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-401611-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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