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About this Lead Business Credit Analyst role at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo · Hybrid · WEST DES MOINES, IA

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Credit Analyst to provide analytical leadership in support of Home Lending Portfolio Credit Management. This role will lead quantitative analyses related to credit strategy and policy impacts, evaluate portfolio and originations performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and deliver insights that inform business and risk management decisions. The position requires strong analytical expertise, collaboration across multiple business functions, and the ability to communicate complex findings to senior leaders.


In this role, you will:

  • Apply advanced Business Credit and analytical expertise to evaluate complex strategies, programs, policies, and guidelines that significantly affect Home Lending portfolio performance, credit risk, and business objectives.
  • Lead quantitative impact assessments of proposed credit strategy, policy, and guideline changes using historical performance data, origination characteristics, business forecasts, scenario analysis, and external benchmarks, as appropriate.
  • Develop and communicate complex analytical findings, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders and other internal stakeholders in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
  • Analyze Home Lending origination and portfolio data, credit risk metrics, and key risk indicators to identify trends, concentrations, emerging risks, opportunities, and performance drivers; investigate material changes, assess business implications, and escalate matters when appropriate.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Business Credit experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 3+ years of experience performing quantitative analysis, impact assessments, scenario analysis, forecasting, or comparable credit risk evaluations
  • 3+ years of experience analyzing large and complex datasets using SAS, SQL, Python, or comparable analytical tools

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience analyzing credit strategy, policy, or underwriting guideline changes and evaluating potential impacts to volume, portfolio performance, credit risk, or risk appetite.
  • Ability to communicate complex analytical information clearly and concisely and influence and collaborate effectively across technical and nontechnical audiences and multiple business functions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate multiple quantitative and qualitative factors.
  • Experience developing executive reporting, dashboards, and actionable analytical insights and recommendations for senior management.
  • 2+ years of experience in mortgage lending, mortgage credit risk, mortgage portfolio management, or mortgage originations analytics.
  • Knowledge of mortgage underwriting guidelines, agency requirements, and key credit risk drivers.

 

Job Expectations:

  • This position requires compliance with all mortgages regulatory requirements and Wells Fargo’s compliance policies related to these requirements. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and required reporting of certain incidents.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Telework or remote work setting is not available. Preferred location(s) listed below. Other locations within the Wells Fargo footprint may be considered
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Posting Locations:

  • Charlotte, NC -1525 W WT Harris Blvd
  • Charlotte, NC-550 S. Tyron
  • Des Moines, IA-800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy
  • Minneapolis, MN- 600 Wells Fargo
  • Irving, TX-401 Los Colinas Blvd 
  • Tempe, AZ -1150 W. Washington
  • Chandler, AZ- 2700 S Price Rd
  • Columbus, OH- 3075 Loyalty Circle

Posted Pay Range:


  • MN: $153,000-239,000
  • Other Locations: $139,000 to 217,000


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 - $239,000.00

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:

6 Oct 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.

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About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories . Additional information may be found at: wellsfargo.com wellsfargojobs.com

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