About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Commercial Banking Relationship Manager for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $100MMsupporting the Palo Alto / San Jose, CA market as part of the Commercial Bank. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com
In this role youwill:
Independently develop,retain, and grow moderately complex client relationships and lead team whileleveraginga solid understanding of 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, andsolicitingfeedback.
Lead orparticipatein the structuring, modification, and renewal of moderately 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 moderately complex solutions offered by Wells Fargo to commercial clients to meet moderately complex needs that require 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
Independently lead or resolve moderately complex initiatives and guide team to meet deliverables within the Commercial Banking Relationship Management group whileleveraginga solid understanding of relevant policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve client issues while achieving Wells Fargo’s business objectives by helping clients navigate Wells Fargo’s processes, escalating client inquiries when needed, and identifying and recommending opportunities for process improvements and risk control enhancements; may lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for less experienced colleagues
Drive relationship planning activities to deliver the full suite of solutions andmaintainsales 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 on client and market needs to enable the innovation, design, and delivery of credit solutions more effectively
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of Commercial Banking Relationship Management experience, or equivalentdemonstratedthrough 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,suchascommercial lending and treasury management
Completion of formal credit training program
Established local network and comprehensive knowledge of the Palo Alto / San Jose, CAmarket and surrounding areas
Commercial banking account relationship management experience for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $100MM.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively to deliver the organization to clients and prospects
Demonstrated experience generating new client relationships,buildingandretaininglong-term client relationships
Experience identifyingand mitigatingrisk, ensuring compliance with processes andprocedures
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Job expectations
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Specific compliance policies may applyregardingoutside 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
Travel Ability to travel.
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Location:
50 West San Fernando Street - San Jose, CA 95113
400 Hamilton Ave - Palo Alto, CA 94301
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$143,000.00 - $224,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Posting End Date:
28 May 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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