Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Middle Market Group is seeking an Associate Relationship Manager (Commercial Banking Program Associate) to join the Banker Development Program.
The Banker Development Program is a two-year program designed to advance the careers of the next generation of bankers in Commercial Banking. The program provides sales skills and advances credit acumen necessary to meet our current and future business needs to excel in serving our prospects and clients. Associate Relationship Managers work alongside Senior Relationship Managers and engage in real client situations to support the growth of our business.
Combination of formal training, on the job experience and professional support prepares participants for relationship management, sales or credit leadership roles within Commercial Banking. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at www.wellsfargojobs.com.
Middle Market Banking provides comprehensive financial services to commercial customers primarily with annual sales from $25 million to $2 billion . With locations in the United States and Canada, we help customers grow, add jobs, and succeed.
- Perform a variety of job assignments to develop key skills and gain a working knowledge of the organization
- Participate in developing, retaining, and growing low to moderately complex client relationships through the art of relationship management by understanding the needs and priorities of clients and financial decision makers
- Participate in the structuring, modification, and renewal of low to moderately complexity cash flow, real estate loans, and other industry-specific solutions within Commercial Banking by analyzing financials, presenting to clients, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and partnering with senior peers to execute complex transactions
- Review, understand, and participate in offering the full suite of solutions offered by Wells Fargo to commercial clients to meet low to moderately complex risk needs that may require an in-depth evaluation by engaging product organizations to develop client specific solutions and leveraging a solid understanding of clients’ businesses, strategic objectives, operational priorities, and financial positions
- Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations and exercise independent judgement while developing expertise in the relevant policies, procedures, and compliance requirements within the Commercial Banking Relationship Management group
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve client issues while achieving business objectives, helping clients navigate Wells Fargo’s processes, escalating client inquiries when needed, and identifying and recommending opportunities for process improvements and risk control enhancements
- Participate in relationship planning activities to deliver the full suite of solutions and maintain sales and pipeline disciplines by keeping information current in relevant systems
- Support business development in sourcing new Commercial Banking clients, by cultivating relationships through existing networks
- 2+ years of Commercial Banking Relationship Management or Credit Underwriting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related business degree
- Completion of Commercial Banking Financial Analyst Program
- Intermediate knowledge and understanding of core banking products: deposits, commercial credit, and treasury
- Foundational ability to interpret financial statements, summarize findings and structure credit transactions
- Experience with underwriting moderately complex credit and debt structure
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- High level of initiative and accountability Proactive, persistent, organized, and results oriented
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Risk Management
- Ability to represent Wells Fargo with confidence, positive energy, and clear communication in the marketplace
- Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with internal partners
- Ability to attend 4 training sessions in Charlotte, NC during the 2-year program
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule; 4 days in office, one day remote
- 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
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). $96,000.00 - $132,000.00
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits
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- 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
3 Aug 2026 * Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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