SBA Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager supporting Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Consumer Small Business Bank Division. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will:
• Participate in performing financial research, underwriting, and structuring of small business loan requests within Small Business Administration functional area
• Review and research business financial statements and tax returns that require an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Communicate with borrowers and third parties to clarify documentation and resolve underwriting issues. Assess collateral and repayment capacity to determine risk levels and appropriate loan structures. Prepare detailed credit memos and underwriting documentation for loan approval.
• Resolve moderately complex issues, to meet project deliverables, while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, SOP, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with relationship managers, loan processors, lending officers and SBA specialists to facilitate smooth loan origination.
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Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Commercial Banking Portfolio Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Experience with complex credit, underwriting, and debt structure within the small business administration (SBA) segment
- Familiarity with SBA eligibility requirements and standards of practice
- Completion of a formal credit training program
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of core banking products and services, such as commercial lending and treasury management
- Experience in swiftly adopting and executing change management to enable business growth
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- 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
- 550 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC
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- 600 South 4th St., Minneapolis, MN
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$77,000.00 - $133,000.00
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.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
16 Oct 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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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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
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