Samantha Wells

About Samantha Wells

I’m a Commercial Finance professional with experience supporting high-value equipment finance transactions and syndicated transactions from initiation to close. I specialize in operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and strategic documentation—ensuring accuracy and alignment across cross-functional teams.I’m known within our Originations team for leaving every process I touch in better condition than I found it—streamlined, stabilized, and built to last. Anything with my name attached is treated with care and consideration. With a background that includes client service, data governance, and digital marketing, I bring a holistic approach to process improvement and communication. I’m Agile-certified and known for staying composed under pressure while driving results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.Outside of day-to-day operations, I care deeply about building systems that are not just efficient, but equitable. I’m committed to continuous learning, intentional leadership, and using my voice to advocate for fairness—whether in process design, team dynamics, or broader organizational impact.Currently supporting multimillion-dollar deals at a national financial institution, I’m growing toward future roles in product, strategy, or leadership—spaces where integrity, clarity, and collaboration are key.

Experience

1. Lending Transaction Analyst Sr

   PNC

   Feb 2024 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Coordinate and manage commercial equipment finance transactions from origination through funding, supporting over $100MM in closed deals.Prepare, review, and finalize complex lease and loan documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with credit and legal standards.Conduct UCC searches, lien reviews, and funding verifications to mitigate risk and secure collateral interest.Serve as a key point of contact between credit, sales, legal, and operations teams to resolve discrepancies and drive deals to close on tight timelines.Identified workflow optimizations that improved turnaround time and reduced friction across teams.Trained and mentored a new associate, sharing best practices and reinforcing team-wide consistency and accuracy.Daily use of Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Tableau (viewer access), with a strong emphasis on cross-functional communication and process efficiency.

Education

• Louisiana State University

  Certification, Information Technology Project Management

• Sinclair Community College

  Certificate, Real Estate

  2021 — 2021

• Northern Kentucky University

  Bachelor's Of Arts , Public Relations Social Justice Studies

  2015 — 2019

• Louisiana State University

  Project Management w/ Agile Certificate, Project Management