Lead Equipment Finance Underwriter

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Equipment Finance Underwriter to support a growing equipment finance platform in the Commercial Vehicle Group within Wells Fargo Equipment  this role, you will:

Lead complex initiatives for researching financial and credit information for underwriting 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

Maintain risk ratings and other relevant data of systems of record

Perform periodic reviews on assigned portfolio credits

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:

Candidates must have 5+ years' experience in underwriting commercial transactions

Experience working on transactions in the bus/shuttle/motorcoach sectors.

Must have 5 years' experience in underwriting commercial transactions.

Experience working on transactions $3

MM Experience with Siebel Strong cash flow analysis skills

Financial Analysis experience

Experienced and proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Job Expectations:

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, 4 days in the office

Willingness to work on-site at state job location on the job opening

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.

Pay Ranges:

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

Chicago, IL-Pay Range: $167,000-$260,000

Pay Range 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).Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location.

Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$ - $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:7 Oct 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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