Operations Senior Manager

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Operations Senior Manager. Lead the end-to-end servicing, administration, and operational governance of a complex syndicated loan portfolio (Agented or participant portfolio). As the day-to-day Administrative/Facility Agent /Portfolio participant , you'll ensure precise & timely transaction processing (interest/principal/fees), covenant and compliance tracking, lender communications, amendments/consents, and accurate booking in loan servicing platforms ( Loan IQ). You'll drive control, efficiency, and market-aligned practices (ARRC/LMA/LSTA conventions) across the servicing lifecycle.
In this role , you will oversee interest, principal, and fee calculations, billing, collection, and distribution-aligning with credit agreement mechanics and benchmark conventions (e.g., SOFR daily simple/compounded, lookback, day-count).
Implement robust reconciliation (custodial/agency accounts, lender positions) and ensure on-time postings to bank systems.
In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop large Loan Production, Loan Servicing, and Commercial or Real Estate Construction Loan teams responsible for loan processing, documentation, pre-closing or closing tasks, loan monitoring, loan servicing, or underwriting activities
• Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners, and peers 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
• Determine appropriate strategies and actions of Lending Operations team to meet moderate to high risk deliverables
• Interpret and develop policies and procedures for meeting compliance, risk management, and quality standards
• Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including experienced managers
• Interact with external customers throughout the conducting of loan processing and liquidations evaluation
• Provide quality customer service
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Lending Operations
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Transactions and Processing 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:

• Hands-on expertise with Loan IQ (deal setup, accruals, loan servicing, agency cash flows, and reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Clear, timely communication across borrowers, lenders, counsel, and internal partners; ability to negotiate practical solutions.
• Analytical & Systems Fluency: Advanced operational analytics, break analysis, and data quality discipline
• Change Leadership: Drive benchmark transition readiness and process transformation aligned to market best practice
• Breaks & Exceptions: Aged reconciliation breaks resolved within SLA; documentation exceptions cleared within agreed timelines.
• Operational Efficiency: Cycle-time reductions and automation gains in line with Loan IQ best-practice benchmarks
• Leadership & Team Management: Experienced in identifying & grooming talent, mentoring teams and driving operational excellence.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills for borrower/agent banks, lender, and internal coordination.
• Process Improvement: Ability to lead automation and transformation initiatives.

Job Expectations:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.

Posting End Date:
18 Dec 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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