Wells Fargo
Lead Commercial Banking Business Development Representative
CHICAGO, IL
Jul 25, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Commercial Banking Business Development Representative for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $2B as part of the Commercial Bank. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role you will:

  • Lead complex market and other large scale planning efforts with Commercial Banking Business Development, by conducting competitive analyses, leveraging business tools, and applying market insights to identify areas of opportunity
  • Review and analyze complex, multi-faceted or larger scale prospects’ needs and Wells Fargo’s offerings, considering profitability and risk to Commercial Banking
  • Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations within the Commercial Banking Business Development group requiring solid understanding of relevant policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
  • Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and middle to senior level managers to resolve prospects’ issues while achieving Wells Fargo’s business objectives, by helping prospects navigate processes and escalating inquiries when needed; serve as a mentor for less experienced colleagues
  • Identify and source complex prospects and engage in both cold and warm outreach, and lead team to employ strategies focused on generating new, profitable Commercial Banking relationships
  • Understand the full suite of financial solutions offered by Wells Fargo to Commercial Banking clients and the financial solutions currently used by each prospect
  • Collaborate with relationship managers and product organizations in prospect interactions through closing of the first transactions, by leading internal coordination to develop and present financial solutions to prospects

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired qualifications:

  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of core banking products and services, such as commercial lending and treasury management
  • Completion of formal credit training program
  • Commercial banking account relationship management experience for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $2B
  • 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 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
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • 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
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
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Locations:

  • 150 E 42nd Street - New York City, New York 10017
  • 125 High Street - Boston, Massachusetts 02110
  • 10 South Wacker Drive - Chicago, Illinois 60606
  • 1800 Century Park E - Los Angeles, California 90067
  • 5000 Riverside Road - Irving, Texas 75039
  • 1819 NW Market St - Seattle, Washington 98104
  • 2222 W Rose Garden Ln - Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Pay Range:

  • New York City, New York Pay Range: $143,000 - $224,000 USD Annual
  • Boston, Massachusetts Pay Range: $143,000 - $224,000 USD Annual
  • Chicago, Illinois Pay Range: $131,000 - $206,000 USD Annual
  • Los Angeles, California Pay Range: $143,000 - $224,000 USD Annual
  • Irving, Texas Pay Range: $119,000 - $187,000 USD Annual
  • Seattle, Washington Pay Range: $143,000 - $224,000 USD Annual
  • Phoenix, Arizona Pay Range: $119,000 - $187,000 USD Annual

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$119,000.00 - $224,000.00

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:

14 Aug 2025

*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.

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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