Escalations Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Escalations Manager in Personal Lending & Retail Services as part of Strategic Execution. Wells Fargo's Personal Lending organization is comprised of the company's new Flex Loan product, its unsecured personal loan product as well as the Wells Fargo Retail Services business. Personal Lending is transforming the way we engage with our customers through innovative digital solutions that enhance our customer experience. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop a team to handle complex customer service tasks and create initiatives and programs to support Escalations business goals and objectives
• Engage internal partners associated with the Escalations functional area
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement, service standards, and goals within the Escalations functional area
• Make decisions and resolve issues regarding internal and external client complaints
• Interpret and develop Escalations policies and procedures to ensure quality and that service standards meet business objectives
• Collaborate with Customer Service team and first-line supervisors
• Interact directly with internal and external customers to resolve their inquiries and complaints
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for aligned functional area or business group
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

Required Qualifications, US:

• 4 years of Customer or Investor-facing, Disputes, Claims, or Fraud Resolution experience in the Financial Services or Credit Card industry, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2 years of leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 year plus of management experience
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with other business and functional areas
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience conducting meetings, presentations and status reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills
• Strong attention to detail and solid problem-solving skills

Job Expectations:

• This position has a hybrid schedule

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

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