Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

• Lead complex initiatives including those that are cross functional, with broad impact, and act as a key participant in overseeing lending activities for a wholesale banking business and geographic market
• Review and research complex multifaceted, large scale, and long term business challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
• Make decisions in complex and multifaceted situations requiring understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead the broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects and teams or serve as a peer mentor

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

• 5+ years of experience in Operations, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Strategy, Workforce Planning, Business Management, or related functions within Financial Services.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale process standardization and transformation initiatives across multiple teams or business functions.
• Proven experience supporting organizations with 100+ team members and managing enterprise-wide change initiatives.
• Strong experience in workforce planning, capacity modeling, headcount forecasting, resource optimization, and organizational optimization.
• Experience developing and implementing governance frameworks, performance management programs, operational controls, and data governance practices.
• Expertise in business analytics, reporting, data interpretation, and translating insights into actionable business decisions.
• Experience leading Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), executive performance reviews, and governance forums.
• Proven track record of driving productivity improvements, process simplification, operational efficiency, and workforce utilization optimization.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to influence strategic decisions and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong project management, strategic planning, and change management skills with the ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Experience identifying and implementing automation, digitization, and workflow optimization opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, leadership, and executive communication skills.

• Understanding and Application of AI Tools: Ability to leverage AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Tachyon, Agent space) for routine tasks such as summarizing information, drafting content, and analyzing data, while maintaining human oversight.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to interpret AI outputs, validate insights, and make informed business decisions.
• Responsible AI Use: Awareness of ethical considerations, data privacy, and compliance when using AI solutions.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Commitment to upskilling and staying current with emerging technologies.
• Strategic Integration: Ability to identify opportunities for AI to drive business outcomes and efficiency. Champion AI literacy and adoption in teams, and manage change.
• Governance and Risk Oversight: Ensure responsible AI practices, compliance with regulatory standards, and ethical deployment across teams.
• Vendor and Technology Evaluation: Assess AI tools and platforms for suitability, scalability, and alignment with Wells Fargo's enterprise standards.

• Flexible with Shifts