Leads underwriting for complex commercial equipment finance loans and leases. Reviews financial and credit information, performs cash flow and collateral analysis, structures transactions within delegated authority, recommends larger approvals, ensures compliance, mentors junior underwriters, and presents to senior leaders and external clients. Travel up to 10% is required, with a hybrid work schedule.
About this role:
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 wellsfargojobs.com. #commercialbanking
In this role, you will:
Minnesota - Minneapolis Pay Range: $153,000-$239,000
Illinois - Chicago Pay Range: $153,000-$239,000
Arizona - Chandler Pay Range: $139,000-$217,000
Texas - Irving Pay Range: $139,000-$217,000
Danbury- Connecticut Pay Range: $167,000-$260,000
#CommercialBanking
Pay Range
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.
$139,000.00 - $260,000.00
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.
15 Sep 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our 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.
#BI-Hybrid
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 wellsfargojobs.com. #commercialbanking
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
- 5+ years of Equipment Finance Underwriting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 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 PowerPoint
- Experience working across multiple industries in an underwriting capacity (i.e. construction, transportation, industrial, manufacturing)
- Experience working on transactions >$10MM
- Strong communication skills with experience presenting to Senior Leadership and communicating with external clients
- 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
- 600 S 4th St - Minneapolis, MN 55415
- 10 S Wacker Dr - Chicago, IL 60606
- 2600 S Price Rd - Chandler, AZ 85286
- 5000 Riverside Rd - Irving, TX 75039
- 83 Wooster Hts DANBURY, CT 06810
Minnesota - Minneapolis Pay Range: $153,000-$239,000
Illinois - Chicago Pay Range: $153,000-$239,000
Arizona - Chandler Pay Range: $139,000-$217,000
Texas - Irving Pay Range: $139,000-$217,000
Danbury- Connecticut Pay Range: $167,000-$260,000
#CommercialBanking
Pay Range
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.
$139,000.00 - $260,000.00
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
15 Sep 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our 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.
#BI-Hybrid
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