Commercial Banking Leader
Wells Fargo
**About this role:**
Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Banking Leader (CBL) for the South Central Division, with responsibility for the San Antonio and South Texas markets. This leadership role is central to advancing the strategic direction, growth objectives, and business‑critical priorities of the Commercial Bank. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/career-areas/)
**In this role, you will:**
+ Manage, coach, and develop a team of high-performing Relationship Managers while also engaging with clients and driving business development
+ Provide expertise on ‘the art of commercial relationship management’ including anticipating business needs, navigating decision‑makers, managing expectations, and driving proactive, value‑added communication
+ Oversee financial analyses, client presentations, and partner engagement, ensuring thoughtful risk assessment and a unified approach across stakeholders
+ Serve as a strategic advisor internally and externally, shaping the priorities, approach and execution of the team to deepen and expand client relationships as well as acquire new relationships
+ Represent Wells Fargo externally with clients, prospects, and the community to advance the business’s strategic objectives
+ Exercise good judgement and serve as a trusted escalation point for employees and clients
+ Influence across the organization, collaborating with senior leaders, and driving value-added partnerships
+ Cultivate a strong talent pipeline, foster a high‑performance culture, and mentor emerging leaders in support of long‑term organizational capability
+ Lead your team in delivering the full Wells Fargo platform, establishing best practices for partnering with product groups, understanding client businesses, and aligning solutions to their strategic, operational, and financial priorities
**Required Qualifications:**
+ 6+ years of Commercial Banking Relationship Management or leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
+ 3+ years of management or leadership experience
**Desired Qualifications:**
+ Deep expertise in core commercial banking products and services, including commercial lending, treasury management, and related financial solutions
+ Completion of a formal credit training program, reflecting advanced analytical capability and sound credit judgment
+ Proven history of managing high-value commercial relationships within the $25MM to $2B revenue segment, delivering strategic guidance and tailored financial solutions that drive client outcomes
+ Established professional network within the city of San Antonio and broader market
+ Ability to provide strategic leadership and oversight to a team of Commercial Bankers, driving business development, portfolio growth and relationship management initiatives and objectives
+ Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a strong, cohesive team culture, fostering engagement, collaboration, and performance excellence
+ Experience leading high-performing teams and supporting long‑term professional development
+ Proven ability to work collaboratively across business lines, ensuring clients and prospects experience the full breadth of Wells Fargo’s capabilities
+ Demonstrated success in generating new client relationships, cultivating long-standing partnerships
+ Strong risk discipline and experience identifying, mitigating, and managing risk, with consistent adherence to policies, controls, and regulatory requirements
+ Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels
**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 25% of the time
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**Location:**
+ 10999 W Interstate 10- SAN ANTONIO, TX
**Posting End Date:**
25 Feb 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.
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.
**Applicants with Disabilities**
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
**Drug and Alcohol Policy**
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
**Req Number:** R-520553
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