Home Loan Processing Manager (SAFE)

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lending Operations Manager (SAFE) in Home Lending as part of Consumer Lending. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com
In this role, you will:

• Manage the activities of a Loan Production, Loan Servicing, and Commercial or Real Estate Construction Loan team responsible for loan processing, documentation, pre-closing or closing tasks, loan monitoring, loan servicing, or underwriting activities
• Engage stakeholders and internal partners associated with the Lending Operations functional area
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development within Lending Operations functional area
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of new and revised systems, policies, and guidelines
• Oversee implementation of practices to ensure compliance with Wells Fargo legal, investor, regulatory, or business policies
• Make credit decisions and resolve issues regarding performance of a business unit or functional area to ensure business objectives are met
• Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functional areas with low to moderate complexity, and with accountability for special portfolio segments requiring focused management
• Collaborate and consult with Lending Operations peers, colleagues, and multiple level managers accountable for providing quality customer service to internal or external customers
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Lending Operations
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
• This SAFE position has customer contact and job duties which may include the offering/negotiating of terms and/or taking an application for a dwelling secured transaction. As such, this position requires compliance with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and all related regulations. Ongoing employment is contingent upon meeting all such requirements, including acceptable background investigation results. Individuals in a SAFE position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in Customer Service, Loan Administration, Collections, Sales or Transactions and Processing, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of Leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Wealth & Investment Management (WIM), Private Bank, High Net Worth, or Affluent client mortgage transactions
• 4+ years of home loan mortgage processing experience
• Change leadership experience
• Strong coaching and talent-development skills with a track record of providing timely feedback
• Experience holding individuals accountable to performance expectations, commitments, and business objectives
• Ability to assess issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions, and influence change
• Exposure to the Wells Fargo's CORE origination system
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate complex material to a diverse audience
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Apply data-driven analysis to guide decision-making and improve performance
• Utilize data insights to optimize strategies and achieve measurable outcomes. Ability to cultivate a customer-centric culture, ensuring best-in-class loan processing experiences through streamlined workflows, compliance excellence, and personalized service delivery

Job Expectations:

• Willingness to work Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm local time
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Required location listed below
• This position requires SAFE registration at the time of employment. Wells Fargo will initiate the SAFE registration process immediately after your employment start date. The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) website ( http://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org ) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position. 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

Location:

• 1801 Park View Dr. Shoreview, MN 55126

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.
$85,000.00 - $133,000.00
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

Posting End Date:
17 Aug 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.
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