Vice President, Commercial Real Estate – Lending Operations Manager

Wells Fargo

Lending Operations Manager leading a team to manage documentation processes for Commercial Real Estate financing. Collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance standards are met in operations.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $77,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the Lending Operations Capital Markets Document Negotiation team responsible for documentation support, execution, and related pre-close and post-close activities across applicable product lines
Oversee the preparation, negotiation, execution, and tracking of legal documentation and related processes to support business objectives and client needs
Identify and recommend opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and address challenges within the functional area
Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners, and peers associated with the Lending Operations functional area
Support documentation needs across multiple products and work closely with Front Office, Legal, Credit, Operations, and other business partners
Determine appropriate team actions and priorities to execute documentation-related processes and meet business deliverables
Oversee adherence to compliance standards, supervisory requirements, and internal policies and procedures
Collaborate with peers and partners on complex documentation matters to support timely execution and mitigate transaction, legal, operational, and credit risk
Partner with management in the development and administration of policies and procedures that govern documentation and operational processes
Interact with internal and external stakeholders to support documentation processes and client service needs
Manage allocation of people and financial resources for the Lending Operations Capital Markets Document Negotiation team to support business priorities and deliverables
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Transactions and Processing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
2+ years of Leadership experience
Strong understanding of lending products and loan lifecycles, including industry best practices, credit agreements, loan funding mechanics, deal structures, and funds flows; prior deal team experience required.
Experience managing and overseeing complex transactions and clients, including working directly with clients to collect and review loan and due diligence documentation ahead of closing large transactions.
Process and execution-oriented, with the ability to lead end-to-end transaction management while building strong client and internal relationships.
Proven track record of prioritizing work and proactively identifying and resolving issues under tight deadlines, including providing real-time status updates in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and senior management across and within lines of business, with strong attention to detail, analytical capability, and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to influence change, drive process improvements, and provide strategic direction while maintaining focus on execution.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions, stakeholders, and competing priorities while maintaining a broader view of team objectives.
Loan document negotiation experience required; legal background preferred.
Ability to train, mentor, and develop junior team members on various aspects of the Transaction Manager function and best practices.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage fluctuating deal flow volumes and work effectively under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment, including flexibility to support extended hours as needed.
Ability to work across all organizational levels, demonstrating flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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