About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Commercial Banking Relationship Manager as part of the South-Central Division, supporting the Houston market, focused on companies with annual sales revenue up to $100 million. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/career-areas/)
In this role, you will:
Drive strategic customer selection by targeting companies with annual revenues up to $100 million, ensuring alignment with growth goals and market potential
Develop, retain, and grow complex client relationships 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
Proven ability to develop and grow client relationships through a well-established professional network in Houston and the broader regional market, supporting targeted business development and client acquisition efforts
Execute proactive customer engagement strategies to build comprehensive C&I relationships
Lead structuring, modification, and renewal of complex cash flow, real estate loans, and certain other industry specific solutions within Commercial Banking by analyzing financials, presenting to clients, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and partnering with senior peers to execute more complex transactions
Review, understand, and offer the full suite of complex solutions offered by Wells Fargo to commercial clients to meet complex needs that require solid understanding and an in-depth evaluation, by engaging product organizations to develop client specific solutions, leveraging a solid understanding of clients' businesses, strategic objectives, operational priorities, and financial positions
Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations within the Commercial Banking Relationship Management group requiring solid understanding of relevant policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and middle to senior level managers to resolve client issues while achieving Wells Fargo's business objectives, by helping clients navigate Wells Fargo's processes, escalating inquiries when needed, and identifying and recommending opportunities for process improvements and risk control enhancements; serve as 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
Support Business Development Representatives in sourcing new Commercial Banking clients, by cultivating relationships through existing networks
Partner with Commercial Lending Product Management to provide feedback and recommendations to leadership on client and market needs to enable the innovation, design, and delivery of credit solutions more effectively
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:
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of core banking products and services, such as commercial lending and treasury management
Proven experience managing commercial banking relationships with a focus on client growth and retention
Advanced knowledge of treasury management products, sales, and structuring
Strong in-market presence with an established network to support business development efforts
Completion of formal credit training program
Commercial banking account relationship management experience for clients with annual revenue up to $100MM
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively to deliver the organization to clients and prospects
Demonstrated experience generating new client relationships, building and retaining long-term client relationships
Experience developing and maintaining external and internal partnerships
Experience identifying and mitigating risk, ensuring compliance with processes and procedures
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Job Expectations:
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
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
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
CommercialBanking
Location:
100 Louisiana- Houston, TX 77002
21 Waterway Avenue- The Woodlands, TX 77380
Posting End Date:
21 Sep 2025
*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.
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Req Number: R-488321
