Senior Credit Risk & Approval Specialist, Corporate & Investment Banking Risk

Senior Credit Risk & Approval Specialist

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Credit Risk & Approval Specialist to join the CIB Credit Portfolio Oversight team. The successful candidate will report to the head of CIB Credit Portfolio Oversight and will work closely with the other CIB and Wholesale Credit Risk teams and front-line partners.

This 2nd line-of-defense role focuses on holistically assessing credit risk across the CIB lines of business, with the Senior Lead Credit Risk Specialist having responsibility to actively identify, monitor and manage risks within the loan portfolio.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor, assess and report on asset quality and portfolio trends, with a focus on proactive and forward-looking indicators
• Take part in the design and implementation of new AI-based portfolio monitoring initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and business portfolio managers to efficiently and effectively create presentations for committees and ad hoc requests
• Provide credible challenge of line of business credit products, programs, and risk limits
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges to drive the company credit culture, appetite, and business performance requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or companywide

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Credit Risk & Approval or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• A BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance, or economics
• Strong credit and financial analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and effectively build relationships within a matrixed environment to influence outcomes within Corporate & Investment Banking
• Ability to monitor risk exposures at the group, line of business and product levels.
• Ability to identify and monitor current and emerging risks and take appropriate action when business activities exceed established risk appetite levels
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong excel and PowerPoint skills (banking analyst or consulting background is a plus, but not required)
• Experience in designing and executing robust processes and controls
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities

Job Expectations:

• Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CRF 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
• 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

US Only Pay Range:

New York, New York City $167,000.00- $260,000.00 annually

North Carolina, Charlotte-- $139,000.00- $217,000.00 annually

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.

$139,000.00 - $260,000.00

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