About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Small Business Underwriter.

In this role, you will:

• Provide oversight support for Delegated Credit Approval Authority (DCAA) activites across all Small Business Underwriting products.
• Prepare formal management reports and presentations.
• Review complex consumer requests, related to decisions, products and process, examining transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review all supporting documentation, and research information to analyze Small Business Underwriter's credit decisions to ensure decisions meet company standards and provide feedback to leadership.
• Serve as technical resource on difficult problems and questions or handling escalated calls
• Make decisions in complex situations and escalation requests requiring solid understanding of Small Business, Risk, Compliance and Underwriting policy that influence and lead Credit and Loan Approval to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
• Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, managers, internal and external partners, and more experienced managers to resolve complex underwriting issues and achieve small business goals
• Lead projects, teams and serve as a mentor.
• Interact and present to various levels of leadership on complex topics.

Required Qualifications, US:

• 5+ years of Underwriting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Required Qualifications, International:

• Experience in Underwriting, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Judgmental underwriting experience for complex credit
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong risk analysis skills
• Experience leading projects / initiatives
• Strong collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.