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 VP- 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 property type (multifamily, industrial, student housing, retail and office) and loan structure (recourse/non-recourse and secured vs. unsecured) and will contain bilateral and syndicated transactions.
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for the management of a portfolio of commercial real estate loans and investments 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 for approval (or denial) of loan requests, lease approvals, 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
- Present and advocate to credit committee for approval of loans
- 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
- 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
- Experience with various facility types including construction, term, bridge, perm, lines of credit, etc. and loan structures including recourse/non-recourse, secured/unsecured, and mezzanine financing
- Experience with commercial property types including multifamily, retail, industrial, and office.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships while actively participating in the successful execution of complex transactions
- 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
- Demonstrated leadership in coaching, training and mentoring
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and dynamic spreadsheets to support core accounting and finance functions.
- A BS/BA degree or higher
- Ability to travel as needed
- Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
- Ability to work additional hours as needed
- This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
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.
Posting End Date:
14 Jan 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.
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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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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