Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo.
Commercial Real Estate (CRE) provides a fully integrated platform of banking, financing, and capital markets solutions to commercial real estate clients including financial sponsors, institutional investors and asset managers, regional developers, and public and private corporations.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager / Underwriter to assist in managing a group of assigned relationships and commercial real estate loans. This portfolio will be diversified by product type (Single Family Builder Lines of Credit and Project loans for Public and Private homebuilders, Single Family Build for Rent and Multifamily projects, etc.) and loan structure (recourse/non-recourse and secured vs. unsecured).
In this role, you will:
Lead complex initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
Act as key participant in large scale planning for Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Management functional area
Review and research complex, multifaceted, large scale, and long-term business challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
Make decisions in complex and multifaceted situations requiring exceptional understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate and consult with Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Management peers, colleagues, and mid level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor
Be responsible for the management of a portfolio of commercial real estate loans within Real Estate Banking, our primary balance sheet lending CRE platform
Analyze and underwrite new loan opportunities within the assigned portfolio, utilizing market research, internal loan information, client data, and third-party market research
Review and make recommendations of loan requests, collateral releases, requests for letters of credit, funding of reserves/loan holdbacks, loan extensions and loan modifications
Collaborate with senior portfolio managers and coverage bankers to develop strategies around relationship optimization and deal level execution
Interface with customers to assist in identifying needs and maintaining strong relationships
Perform both sponsorship and loan level financial analysis
Complete in-depth property level analysis and market research
Work with outside counsel, internal compliance, and our loan closing teams to close modifications and new loans including review of third-party reports and loan documentation
Review and approve construction loan draws
Conduct quarterly and annual portfolio reviews to identify potential concerns
Conduct property tours / site visits
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the local commercial real estate market
Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvements within scope of responsibilities or functional area
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships while actively participating in the successful execution of complex transactions
Familiarity with the commercial property types including Single Family Builder Lines of Credit and Project loans for Public and Private homebuilders, Single Family Build for Rent and Multifamily projects, etc.
Familiarity with various facility types including construction, term, bridge, lines of credit, etc. and loan structures including recourse/non-recourse and secured/unsecured financing
Experience evaluating market conditions and identifying appropriate comparable properties
Ability to apply sound judgment in the application of analytical conclusions to credit approval, structure, and management recommendations
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including some advanced accounting and finance functions in Microsoft Excel
A BS/BA degree or higher
Job Expectations:
Ability to work in office a minimum of 4 to 5 days per week
Ability to travel domestically
Ability to work at one of the listed locations:
2030 Main St Irvine, CA 92614
550 S Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28202
171 17th St New Bldg 100 Atlanta, GA 30363
1000 Louisiana St Houston, TX 77002
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$119,000.00 - $224,000.00Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Posting End Date:
21 May 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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.
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