Vice President - Lead Investment Banker - Real Estate Securitization and Capital Markets

About this role:
The Real Estate Securitization and Capital Markets ("RESCM") group within Wells Fargo Securities, LLC ("WFS") is the product group responsible for the structuring and securitizing commercial real estate assets for Wells Fargo Bank, NA and third-party clients. The group has a wide range of clients, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, opportunity funds and commercial real estate finance companies.
The candidate will take the lead role in executing commercial real estate securitizations, including as fixed or floating rate CMBS, CRE CLO, and real estate ABS. The position will be actively involved in all aspects of business growth and deal execution, through the creation of pitch books, maintaining credit models and diligence files, negotiation of legal documentation, and assistance in the sale/distribution of bonds. The candidate's responsibility also includes guiding deal teams and third-party clients through all facets of the securitization process. Day-to-day responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
In this role, you will:

• Help clients achieve goals by analyzing collateral for creative structural features for proposed CMBS, CRE CLO or any other form of real estate securitization.
• Maintain existing client relationships and grow third party agented securitizations with an emphasis on solutions for clients with complex needs.
• Execute deals by coordinating loan sellers, syndication group, counsel, accountants, rating agencies, investors, and deal vendors.
• Maintain thorough market knowledge for any factors that may create future opportunities or affect current deal execution.
• Actively collaborate with team to successfully achieve any and all goals.
• Lead complex initiatives as a high-level individual contributor in the Investment Banking Capital Markets Divisions, including those that are cross-functional and have broad impact
• Participate in large-scale planning for Investment Banking functional area
• Review and analyze complex, multi-faceted, large-scale, and long-term business, operational, or technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented factors
• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring understanding of Investment Banking functional area, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead a broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with Investment Banking peers, colleagues, and middle to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Lead Investment Banking projects and teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Completion of MBA, CFA, or M.S. in financial engineering
• SIE, S79 & S63
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, such as discounted cash flows
• Knowledge of structured products rating agency frameworks
• A focus in commercial real estate or capital markets
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with senior executives and clients
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, information systems and programming
• Willingness to work long hours
• Ability to work in a dynamic and demanding work environment
• Dedication to building a career in the financial services industry

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to compliance with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.

Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$173,300.00 - $359,900.00
Benefits
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.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:
8 Feb 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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