Lead Equipment Finance Underwriter

About this role:

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Equipment Finance Underwriter to join their Vendor Financial Services Construction and Industrial Structured Team as part of Commercial Bank.

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In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in research and underwrite the creditworthiness of moderately complex commercial or business loan and lease requests within Equipment Finance Underwriting functional area
• Review and research moderately complex commercial or business loan and lease requests that require an in-depth evaluation
• Perform periodic reviews on assigned portfolio credits
• Maintain risk ratings and other relevant data on systems of record
• Approve loans or leases within delegated credit authority and recommend transactions in excess of that authority
• Collaborate and consult with Equipment Finance Underwriting peers, colleagues, and middle level managers and achieve business objectives
• Work with internal and external business partners to gather information to make appropriate decisions

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience underwriting transactions and exposures in excess of $3MM
• Financial Analysis experience
• Experience working across multiple industries in an underwriting capacity (i.e. construction, transportation, industrial, manufacturing)
• Experienced and proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance or related field

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship 
• 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 
• May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights or other long-term incentive awards 

Additional Information:
Minneapolis, MN Pay Range: $153,000 - $239,000 USD Annual (this range may not be applicable to other locations)

Chicago & Hoffman States, IL Pay Range: $153,000 - $239,000 USD Annual (this range may not be applicable to other locations)

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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.

Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

$139,000.00 - $260,000.00

Posting End Date:

27 Jul 2026

*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

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

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

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