Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Wealth Underwriter.
In this role, you will:
- Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning related to Wealth Underwriting
- Review, analyze, and evaluate borrower financial data for moderately complex high-net-worth loans to determine credit worthiness and monitor existing portfolio to identify issues that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors; present recommendations for resolving moderately complex situations
- Independently resolve moderately complex business, operational, or technical issues and lead team to meet deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of Wealth Underwriting functional area policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Preparation and review of underwriting memo covering a deep analysis of our clients, deal structure, and the underlying collateral
- Collaborate and consult with Wealth Underwriting peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
- Train & mentor junior colleagues along with reviewing, checking & overseeing and undertaking workload planning
- Provide input to assist leaders with credit risk management decisions to ensure satisfactory credit portfolio risk examinations
- At least an MBA or a CA, or an equivalent qualification
- 8-12 years of Credit Underwriting experience in a bank or rating agency
- Experience in writing detailed credit memos/papers is desirable
- Strong communication skills - both verbal and written. Ability to clearly & concisely speak on complex topics, as well as strong business writing skills
- High level of personal motivation and strong interpersonal skills
- Basic to Advanced excel skills to be able to manage and navigate across investor underwriting
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Attention to detail
- Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge on programming language a plus
4 Jul 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
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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Skills Required
- MBA, CA, or equivalent qualification
- 8-12 years of credit underwriting experience in a bank or rating agency
- Experience writing detailed credit memos/papers
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including business writing
- High personal motivation and strong interpersonal skills
- Basic to advanced Excel skills for investor underwriting
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of a programming language
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day 1 with medical, dental, and vision, and includes mental health, prescription drugs, and preventive care often covered at 100% in-network. Well-being resources such as 24-hour clinical support and an Employee Assistance Program add to the breadth.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides up to 16 weeks for a primary caregiver (4 weeks for non-primary) alongside fertility benefits and up to a $35,000 lifetime reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, and donor expenses. Backup child and adult care further supports family needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company matching contributions up to 6% of eligible pay. An employee stock purchase plan adds another avenue for long-term savings.
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