WFA Regional Lending Director (LO)

Company: Wells Fargo
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a WFA Regional Lending Director (LO) in Wealth and Investment Management. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .In this role, you will:

• Participate in building product awareness and educating financial advisory and their teams so they can serve their clients' lending and banking needs
• Contribute to large scale planning related to functional area deliverables while maintaining a deep understanding of lending and banking products and services.
• Support field leadership, Financial Advisors, and their teams through analysis and advice. Provides product knowledge across all segments to understand the needs of the clients, potential solutions and determines the partners that should be engaged. Works collaboratively across WFA and WFC to deepen client relationships through lending and banking solutions within assigned markets.
• Review and analyze moderately complex operational challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
• Provide product knowledge across all segments to understand the needs of the clients, potential solutions, and determine the partners that should be engaged
• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet functional area deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of the functional area, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff
• This LO position has customer contact and job duties which may include needs assessing and referring those customers interested in a dwelling secured product to a SAFE team member. This position includes assisting customers without taking an application and without offering or negotiating terms of a dwelling secured transaction > Individuals in a LO position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations belowRequired Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of Business Development, Financial Services Consulting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educationDesired Qualifications:
    • 2+ years of brokerage industry experience
    • 5+ years of financial services experience
    • 2+ years of business development experience
    • FINRA registration including Series 63 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
    • FINRA registration including Series 7 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
    • Ability to build and deliver innovative, industry leading solutions
    • Customer service focus with the ability to listen to customer needs and recommend solutions
    • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
    • Knowledge and understanding of business banking: products and services
    • Knowledge and understanding of financial services consumer lending products
    • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
    • Strong relationship management skills
    • Experience partnering with full-service financial advisors and branch managers on alternative products and service solutions Job Expectations:
      • Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. FINRA Series 7 and 63 (or 66) examinations, or equivalent must be completed within either a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance. Registration for FINRA Series 65 or 66 must be completed prior to conducting Investment Advisory business. Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory. In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply. Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance. For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite is required
      • Individuals in Loan Originator (LO) positions must meet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements and comply with related Wells Fargo policies. The LO qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness and criminal background standards. A current credit report will be used to assess your financial responsibility and credit fitness, however, a credit score is not included as part of the evaluation. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening, if necessary
      • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time We Value Diversity At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. 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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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