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Lending Operations Manager - Specialized Services and Invoicing

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lending Operations Manager for the Specialized Services and Invoicing production team.

In this role, you will:

  • Manage the activities of a Specialized Services and Invoicing production team.
  • Engage stakeholders and internal partners associated with the Lending Operations functional area
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development within Lending Operations functional area
  • Participate in the formulation and implementation of new and revised systems, policies, and guidelines
  • Oversee implementation of practices to ensure compliance with Wells Fargo legal, investor, regulatory, or business policies
  • Make credit decisions and resolve issues regarding performance of a business unit or functional area to ensure business objectives are met
  • Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functional areas with low to moderate complexity, and with accountability for special portfolio segments requiring focused management
  • Collaborate and consult with Lending Operations peers, colleagues, and multiple level managers accountable for providing quality customer service to internal or external customers
  • Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Lending Operations
  • Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of Transactions and Processing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 2+ years of Leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience leading a fast paced, demanding, and deadline driven production environment
  • Proven leadership and people management experience in relationship management or operational functions
  • Ability to provide leadership by coaching, training, and mentoring
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with equipment/vendor finance products and/or Commercial Banking products
  • Experience managing projects for billing resources
  • Ability to build strong relationships with our external clients
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively across business, technology, and operational teams at varying levels in the organization
  • Ability to prepare and present senior level communications
  • Proven track record in driving process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives
  • Experience partnering with IT / systems engineers on enhancements or updates to department systems
  • Advanced MS Office experience including working with Excel for data loading, computation for invoicing and creating pivot tables
  • Experience with - IMS (Invoice Management System), InfoLease or LeaseConnect.
  • Experience with Tableau or PowerBI
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; advanced degree
Job Expectations:

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  • Willingness to work on-site at the stated location on the job opening
  • Ability to work a hybrid work schedule - 3 days in office / 2 days remote
Posting End Date:
16 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.

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.

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To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): Des Moines, IA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-486182
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-10T18:08:35

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

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