Executive Director, ESOP Advisory Senior Lead Relationship Manager - Eastern US

Senior Lead Commercial Banking Relationship Manager

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Commercial Banking Relationship Manager for the ESOP Advisory Team as part of the Commercial Bank. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, retain, and grow complex to highly complex client relationships through 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, and soliciting feedback; act as an advisor to guide and influence others in growing relationships
• Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop, influence, or lead the structuring, modification, and renewal of highly complex cash flow, real estate loans, and certain other industry specific solutions across groups and functions by analyzing financials, presenting to clients, and coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Lead the strategy and resolution for full suite of highly complex solutions offered by Wells Fargo to commercial clients to meet highly complex and unique needs that require an in-depth evaluation across multiple areas of the enterprise, by engaging product organizations to develop client specific solutions, leveraging a solid understanding of clients' businesses, strategic objectives, operational priorities, and financial positions
• Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions within the Commercial Banking Relationship Management group that are cross functional and companywide strategies
• Strategically engage with all levels across the enterprise to improve processes and risk control, resolve client issues while achieving Wells Fargo's business objectives, and represent the company externally; serve as an expert advisor to leadership and a mentor for less experienced colleagues
• Drive relationship planning activities to deliver the full suite of solutions and maintain sales and pipeline disciplines by keeping information current in relevant systems
• Strategically support Business Development Representatives in sourcing new Commercial Banking clients, by cultivating relationships through existing networks
• Partner with Commercial Lending Product Management to provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on client and market needs to enable the innovation, design, and delivery of credit solutions more effectively, including large-scale, cross-functional, or company-wide strategies

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Commercial Banking Relationship Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of ESOP related sales or advisory experience
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of core banking products and services, such as commercial lending and treasury management
• Completion of formal credit training program
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively to deliver the organization to clients and prospects
• Demonstrated experience generating new client relationships, building and retaining long-term client relationships
• 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

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
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Travel: Ability to travel within assigned territory as needed

Location(s):

• 83 Wooster Hts, Danbury, CT 06810
• 171 St NW Bldg. 100, Atlanta, GA 30363
• 10 S Wacker Dr, Chicago IL 60606
• 3 Bethesda Metro Center Fl 4, Bethesda, MD 20814
• 461 From Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
• 150 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
• 550 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
• 100 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
• 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg. B, Irving, TX 75039
• 1751 & 1753 Pinnacle Dr, McLean, VA 22102
• 1700 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
• 90 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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.

$159,000.00 - $305,000.00

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

Posting End Date:

9 Sep 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.