About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Banking Leader (CBL) for the South Central Division, with responsibility for the for the Greater Houston market. This leadership role is central to advancing the strategic direction, growth objectives, and business‑critical priorities 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:
Manage, coach, and develop a team of high-performing Relationship Managers while also engaging with clients and driving business development
Provide expertise on 'the art of commercial relationship management' including anticipating business needs, navigating decision‑makers, managing expectations, and driving proactive, value‑added communication
Oversee financial analyses, client presentations, and partner engagement, ensuring thoughtful risk assessment and a unified approach across stakeholders
Serve as a strategic advisor internally and externally, shaping the priorities, approach and execution of the team to deepen and expand client relationships as well as acquire new relationships
Guide the structuring, modification, and renewal of credit including cash‑flow, real estate, and industry‑specific solutions
Represent Wells Fargo externally with clients, prospects, and the community to advance the business's strategic objectives
Exercise good judgement and serve as a trusted escalation point for employees and clients
Champion process enhancement and risk discipline, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline workflow, and elevate consistency across Commercial Banking Relationship Management
Interpret, implement, and refine policies and procedures within your area of responsibility to drive clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution
Influence across the organization, collaborating with senior leaders, and driving value-added partnerships
Optimize and allocate resources, ensuring people, budget, and operational priorities align with business goals
Cultivate a strong talent pipeline, foster a high‑performance culture, and mentor emerging leaders in support of long‑term organizational capability
Drive relationship planning and pipeline discipline, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all relevant systems and enabling clear visibility into sales activities, opportunities, and portfolio trends
Partner with Commercial Lending Product Management to bring market intelligence, client insights, and strategic perspective to enterprise-level initiatives. Influence product strategies and financial operations through deep understanding of client needs and competitive dynamics
Lead your team in delivering the full Wells Fargo platform, establishing best practices for partnering with product groups, understanding client businesses, and aligning solutions to their strategic, operational, and financial priorities
Guide the team in supporting Business Development Representatives to source, win, and grow Commercial Banking relationships: Focus on long-term, profitable client acquisition through strategic leadership, industry expertise, superior execution, and exceptional client experience
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of Commercial Banking Relationship Management or leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
3+ years of management or leadership experience
Desired qualifications:
Deep expertise in core commercial banking products and services, including commercial lending, treasury management, and related financial solutions
Completion of a formal credit training program, reflecting advanced analytical capability and sound credit judgment
Proven history of managing high-value commercial relationships within the $25MM to $100MM revenue segment, delivering strategic guidance and tailored financial solutions that drive client outcomes
Established professional network within the city of Houston and the surrounding Texas markets
Ability to provide strategic leadership and oversight to a team of Commercial Bankers, driving business development, portfolio growth and relationship management initiatives and objectives
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a strong, cohesive team culture, fostering engagement, collaboration, and performance excellence
Experience leading high-performing teams and supporting long‑term professional development
Proven ability to work collaboratively across business lines, ensuring clients and prospects experience the full breadth of Wells Fargo's capabilities
Demonstrated success in generating new client relationships, cultivating long-standing partnerships
Strong risk discipline and experience identifying, mitigating, and managing risk, with consistent adherence to policies, controls, and regulatory requirements
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels
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 40%of the time
Location:
1000 Louisiana Street- HOUSTON, TX 77002
21 Waterway Ave - THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
Posting End Date:
10 Nov 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.
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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
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Req Number: R-586441
