About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Commercial Banking Business Development Representative for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $2B supporting the Iowa market as part of the Commercial Bank. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com

In this role, you will:

• Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop and lead market and other large-scale planning efforts, by conducting competitive analyses, leveraging business tools, and applying market insights to identify areas of opportunity across groups and functions

• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges of prospects’ needs and in-depth evaluation of Wells Fargo’s offerings, considering profitability and risk to the Commercial Bank and coordination of highly complex activities and guidance to others

• Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions within the Commercial Banking Business Development group that are large-scale, cross-functional, and companywide strategies

• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise to improve processes and risk control, resolve prospects’ issues while achieving Wells Fargo’s business objectives, and represent the company externally; serve as an expert advisor to leadership and as a mentor for less experienced colleagues

• Lead the identification and sourcing of prospects and engage in both cold and warm outreach, employing strategies focused on generating new, profitable Commercial Banking relationships

• Understand the full suite of financial solutions offered by Wells Fargo to Commercial Banking clients and the financial solutions currently used by each prospect

• Strategically collaborate with relationship managers and product organizations in prospect interactions through closing of the first transactions, by leading internal coordination to develop and present financial solutions to prospects

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Commercial Banking Business Development experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of core banking products and services, such as commercial lending and treasury management 

• Completion of formal credit training program

• Commercial banking account relationship management experience for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $2B

• Established local in-market network with demonstrated knowledge of the Iowa market

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively to deliver the organization to clients and prospects

• Demonstrated experience generating new client relationships, building and retaining long-term client relationships

• Experience identifying and mitigating risk, ensuring compliance with processes and procedures

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

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Locations:

• 801 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA

Posting End Date: 

12 Jun 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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.