**About this role:** Wells Fargo is seeking a **Lending Operations Associate Manager** in Auto as part of Consumer Lending. The Loan Operations Associate Manager will be responsible for a team that supports the funding process of approved auto loans to include onboarding the loans, risk mitigation, quality and production. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com **In this role, you will:** + Supervise the daily activities of a Loan Production or Loan Servicing team to ensure timely completion, quality, and compliance in Lending Operations functional area + Provide quality customer service to internal and external customers + Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development in loan production or loan servicing activities + Make day to day supervisory or tactical decisions related to Lending Operations functional area + Resolve issues related to loan processing, documentation, pre-closing tasks, loan servicing activities, or underwriting under the direction of management + Ensure compliance with Wells Fargo investor, legal, regulatory, or business policies + Collaborate and consult with bank departments, vendors, merchants, clients, or investors + Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Lending Operations + Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent **Required Qualifications:** + 2+ years of Transactions and Processing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education + 1+ years of Leadership experience **Desired Qualifications:** + Knowledge and understanding of financial or loan document processing in a corporate environment + Experience managing a pipeline of work from assignment to completion + Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy + Ability to successfully meet or exceed goals with a results focus + Experience navigating policies, procedures, and regulation requirements in alignment with role + Banking or finance experience + Data entry experience + Experience in data analysis and documentation + Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment + Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with other business and functional areas + Leadership experience including: coaching, training, and mentoring + Dealer services or auto finance risk experience + Risk management and mitigation experience + Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with other business and functional areas + Ability to motivate staff to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals + Experience maintaining employee performance improvement using constructive coaching and guiding team member development + Adaptable and flexible coaching style which takes into account the needs and learning styles of a diverse team + Ability to exercise independent judgement to identify and resolve problems + Ability to coordinate, lead and facilitate group or individual meetings **Job Expectations:** + This position offers a hybrid work schedule + Hours are Monday – Friday’s, 8:30am - 5:30pm CST + Weekend shift may be required **Locations:** + 6051/6061 N State Hwy 161, Irving, TX 75038 **Required location listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.** **Posting End Date:** 26 Feb 2025 **_*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants._** **We Value Diversity** At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. 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 US: 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. 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Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. **Req Number:** R-434418