Loan Workout Specialist

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Loan Workout Specialist in Collections as part of the Commercial Banking Operations. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support to internal and external customers in complex initiatives relating to collection portfolios data to reduce delinquency and restructuring of loans within the Loan Workout functional area
• Evaluate risk and analyze account information including financial statements and total relationship
• Coordinate initial loan renewal process and negotiate with borrower or attorneys in order to determine workout solutions
• Restructure supervised loans, recover charged off loans and research account equity to determine full or partial charge off or attend foreclosure sale
• Conduct research and determine resolution for title and collateral perfection issues
• Review and research complex operational challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives related to low to medium risk deliverables
• Monitor portfolio for policy compliance and adhere to risk rating Identify opportunities for process improvements within scope of responsibilities in Loan Workout area
• Present recommendations for resolving complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the functions, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Coach and assist less experienced colleagues
• Provide issue specific training and participate in departmental projects
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Loan Workout, Commercial Lending experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of late stage, high dollar collections experience

• 2+ years of experience in equipment finance and leasing

• 1+ years of supervisory experience

• Experience coaching, training, and mentoring team members

• Commercial banking experience

• Ability to interpret and comprehend complex legal documents

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage a pipeline of work from assignment to completion

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience resolving and working through escalated and complex customer issues

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Posting Location:

• West Des Moines, IA

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• Ability to work additional hours as needed

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Posting End Date:

16 Nov 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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Drug and Alcohol Policy

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