About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Commercial Banking Relationship Manager for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $100MM supporting the West Florida market as part of the Commercial Bank. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/career-areas/)
In this role, you will:
Cultivate, expand, and steward complex client relationships by applying advanced relationship management expertise. Demonstrate deep understanding of client needs and financial priorities, proactively shaping strategy, anticipating challenges, calibrating expectations, and delivering thoughtful, data-driven insights that influence key financial decision makers.
Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership in the structuring, modification, and renewal of sophisticated credit solutions, including cash flow facilities, real estate financing, and specialized industry offerings. Provide expert financial analysis, guide deal strategies, present recommendations to clients, and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive optimal outcomes.
Lead enterprise-level solution strategy for Wells Fargo's full suite of complex commercial banking capabilities. Leverage deep knowledge of client business models, strategic objectives, operational frameworks, and financial performance to architect tailored solutions by partnering with product leaders and functional experts across the firm.
Provide vision, direction, and subject-matter expertise to senior leadership regarding the implementation of innovative, high-impact business initiatives within the Commercial Banking Relationship Management organization. Shape cross-functional and companywide strategies that enhance client delivery, operational excellence, and long-term commercial growth.
Engage strategically across all levels of the enterprise to strengthen processes, enhance risk controls, and resolve high-stakes client issues while advancing Wells Fargo's business objectives. Represent the company externally as a senior relationship leader and serve internally as a trusted advisor and mentor to emerging talent.
Oversee relationship planning and execution by guiding long-term account strategy, ensuring disciplined pipeline management, and maintaining accurate, insight-driven documentation within core systems to support forecasting and enterprise visibility.
Partner with Business Development Representatives to strategically identify and cultivate new commercial banking opportunities. Leverage established networks and industry relationships to expand market presence and accelerate business acquisition.
Collaborate with Commercial Lending Product Management to shape product strategy and inform leadership on evolving client and market needs. Influence the innovation, design, and deployment of credit solutions-including cross-functional or enterprise-wide initiatives-to drive competitive advantage and client success.
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:
Extensive command of core commercial banking solutions, including complex commercial lending structures, treasury management platforms, and integrated financial services that support commercial and large corporate clients
Completion of a formal credit training program, demonstrating advanced proficiency in credit risk assessment, financial analysis, and deal structuring
Established professional network within West Florida and the surrounding areas
Proven history managing high-value commercial relationships within the $25MM to $100MM revenue segment, consistently delivering strategic advice and tailored financial solutions to sophisticated clients
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across the enterprise, effectively mobilizing cross functional partners to deliver a unified, client centric experience that strengthens institutional relationships
Established history of driving new business growth, including sourcing, securing, and expanding long term client relationships through strategic engagement and deep market knowledge
Strong capability in cultivating and sustaining executive level internal and external partnerships, leveraging influence, credibility, and industry networks to advance business objectives
Expertise in identifying, mitigating, and escalating risks, ensuring full adherence to compliance expectations, operational controls, and enterprise-wide governance standards
Exceptional communication and executive presence, with advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal skills that effectively engage senior leadership, clients, and external stakeholders
Job Expectations:
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
CommercialBanking
Location:
100 S Ashley Drive - TAMPA, FL 33602
4100 4th St N - SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33703
Posting End Date:
8 Feb 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.
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Req Number: R-516178
