About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director to lead a key function within Commercial Real Estate underwriting functions located in India.
In this role, you will:
- Manage and develop Origination function for Commercial Real Estate (CRE) business within Corporate & Investment Banking.
- Scope extends across pitching, Idea generation, Origination coverage and underwriting of CRE loans predominantly for US region
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, identify and execute efficiency initiatives
- Provide training, performance, evaluation and coaching of team members
- Engage stakeholders and internal partners associated within the business area
- Lead team to achieve objectives and build a high-performance team
- Develop strategies to improve staffing processes, ensure specialized functions meet regulatory guidelines in support of risk management and compliance
- Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring the right talent
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 3+ years of management or leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:
- 6+ years of relevant experience in Commercial Real Estate across Underwriting, Asset Management and/or Valuation functions
- 3+ years of management or leadership experience including leading a team of specialists and Managers
- Experience setting-up, scaling up and running CRE Underwriting team, preferably with deep understanding of US market
- Demonstrated exposure to and experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies, including the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into strategic plans and operational workflows. Track record of leveraging AI for process optimization, decision-making, and innovation. Commitment to fostering AI fluency within teams, promoting AI adoption and driving a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement
Job Expectations:
- Standardize and streamline UW process across teams
- Scale-up coverage across sub lines of CRE
- Ongoing efforts to expand scope of work, plan transitions, absorb and stabilize new streams of work
- Partner closely with onshore team and central teams driving transitions
- Train and upskill team to keep pace with scope of work handled and planned
- Impeccable communication and interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to interact with senior professionals and key stakeholders
- Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management
- Strong logical, analytical skills and a systematic problem-solving approach
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications – Power Point and Excel
- Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Attention to detail and ability to ensure high quality of deliverables
- Results driven, accountable and ability to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
Posting End Date:
13 Nov 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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