Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Trade Services Specialist within Commercial Banking Operations. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.
In this role, you will:
- Mitigate risk to the bank and the customer to ensure customer satisfaction by processing letter of credits
- Lead review of complex reformatting, drafting, advising, and amending standby letters of credit that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Provide recommendations on existing policies, practices, and procedures
- Implement complex letter of credit structure, documentation, governing rules, internal policies, and credit risk implications
- Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring understanding of rules and regulations, governing letter of credit products with a full working knowledge of standby letters of credit
- Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- Own and manage high-priority and complex escalations through resolution, ensuring accountability and timely outcomes
- Serve as the single point of coordination among Operations, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Front Office stakeholders
- Lead rapid incident triage efforts to assess impact, identify risks, and establish resolution strategies
- Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term remediation plans to prevent recurrence
- Provide clear, concise, and consistent status updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues impacting clients, processes, products, or systems
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to operational teams
- 5+ years of Trade Services experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education
- 5+ years of Standby Letter of Credit Experience
- 2+ years of leadership experience including; coaching, training, and mentoring
- Customer service focus with experience actively listening, eliciting information, comprehending customer issues/needs, and recommending solutions
- Demonstrated problem solving and independent decision-making skills
- Experience and/or ability to provide training and support to internal teams
- Subject matter expert supporting trade operations teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and minimizing operational risk.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex material to a diverse audience
- Experience developing partnerships and collaborating with other business and functional areas
- Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Extensive experience in Operations, Incident Management, Escalation Management, Risk Management, or related disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to lead and resolve complex, high-impact operational issues
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- High degree of independence, accountability, and ownership
- Ability to work additional hours based on business need
- Hybrid work schedule
- 1525 W W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
24 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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Skills Required
- 5+ years of Trade Services experience, or equivalent experience, training, or education
- 5+ years of Standby Letter of Credit experience
- 2+ years of leadership experience, including coaching, training, and mentoring
- Customer service experience involving active listening, issue identification, and solution recommendations
- Problem-solving and independent decision-making skills
- Ability to provide training and support to internal teams
- Subject matter expertise in trade operations, regulatory compliance, and operational risk
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex material to diverse audiences
- Experience developing partnerships and collaborating across business and functional areas
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Extensive experience in Operations, Incident Management, Escalation Management, Risk Management, or related disciplines
- Ability to lead and resolve complex, high-impact operational issues
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- High degree of independence, accountability, and ownership
- Ability to work additional hours based on business need
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.
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