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Lead Equipment Finance Credit Underwriter

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Wells Fargo
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Underwriter, Risk Manager/Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 153000 - 239000 USD Yearly USD 153000.00 239000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Lead Equipment Finance Underwriter

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Equipment Finance Underwriter within our Commercial Capital group. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the top commercial banking lenders in the U.S. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at

The WFEF Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) Underwriter is responsible for the underwriting and management of titled vehicle vendor, leasing or finance, and third party origination programs where there is high reliance on the program counter party. This includes managing floorplan relationships with transportation equipment dealers.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex initiatives for researching financial and credit information for larger and more complex commercial or business loan and lease requests
  • Assist in structuring and approval of loan or leases within delegated authority and recommend transactions in excess of credit authority
  • Review and research financial and credit information for larger and complex loans and lease requests that require in-depth evaluation
  • Make decisions in complex and multifaceted situations requiring exceptional understanding of the Equipment Finance Underwriting functional area, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to achieve business objectives
  • Mentor or review analysis of less experienced individuals
  • Lead projects and approve transactions in excess of their credit authority

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:

  • Strong cash flow analysis skills
  • Familiarity with various collateral types
  • Document negotiation skills
  • Financial Analysis experience
  • Experienced and proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, Word and Power Point
  • Experience working across multiple industries in an underwriting capacity (i.e. construction, transportation, industrial, manufacturing)
  • Experience working on transactions >$15MM
  • Strong communication skills with experience presenting to Senior Leadership and communicating with external clients

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Ability to work a hybrid work schedule
  • This position does not support 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

Job Location s:

  • 600 S 4th St
    - Minneapolis, MN 55415
  • 10 S Wacker Dr
    - Chicago, IL 60606
  • 2600 S Price Rd
    - Chandler, AZ 85286
  • 801 Walnut St
    - Des Moines, IA 50309
  • 5000 Riverside Rd
    - Irving, TX 75039

Pay Range:

Minnesota
- Minneapolis Pay Range: $153,000-$239,000

Illinois
- Chicago Pay Range: $153,000-$239,000

Arizona
- Chandler Pay Range: $139,000-$217,000

Iowa
- Des Moines Pay Range: $139,000-$217,000

Texas
- Irving Pay Range: $139,000-$217,000

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).

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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

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.

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