About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Commercial Loan Closing Specialist.
In this role, you will:
Complete pre-close and post-close documents for the most complex commercial real estate loans
Coordinate loan closings, perform customer, loan and regulatory diligence and on-going portfolio maintenance
Evaluate and upload data into the systems of record
Research complex business and operational decisions
Review and prepare loan related documents
Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
Provide guidance and training to peers and may have limited supervisory responsibilities
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Interact with internal and external customers
Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Commercial Loan Closing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
5 years of Loan Closing experience, including exposure to Syndications and LIQ, or an equivalent combination of experience gained through relevant work experience, formal training.
Job Expectations:
Complete pre-close and post-close documentation for the most complex commercial real estate loans.
Coordinate end-to-end loan closings, including customer, loan, and regulatory due diligence, as well as ongoing portfolio maintenance.
Evaluate, validate, and upload data into the appropriate systems of record with high accuracy.
Research and analyze complex business and operational issues to support decision-making.
Review, prepare, and ensure accuracy of all loan-related documentation.
Ensure full compliance with internal policies, procedures, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Provide guidance, training, and support to peers; may handle limited supervisory responsibilities as needed.
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve team goals.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers to support seamless loan operations.
Receive direction from leaders while exercising independent judgment and continuously building subject‑matter knowledge of functions, policies, procedures, and compliance expectations.
Posting End Date:
8 Feb 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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