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2026 Commercial Real Estate Early Career Program
Wells Fargo is seeking talent to join the 2026 Commercial Real Estate Early Career Program in Corporate and Investment Banking. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at
Commercial Real Estate Overview
Commercial Real Estate delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets banking and financial products and services. Commercial Real Estate provides financing services to experienced real estate owners developers investors and real estate investment trusts (REITs) through all stages of their growth and development. Weve built the strongest commercial real estate lending platform in the industry.
The CIB Commercial Real Estate Early Career Program is non-rotational. Offers are made for a specific Commercial Real Estate business and location based on candidate preference and business need in one of the following:
Real Estate Banking
Specialty Real Estate Finance (Hotels/Leisure Digital Real Estate Seniors Housing Manufactured Housing)
Multifamily Capital (GSE Lending)
REIT Finance
Commercial Mortgage Loan and Securities Finance
Real Estate Syndicated Finance
Real Estate Securitization & Capital Markets (Securitization and Lending)
Community Lending and Investment (Debt & Equity in Affordable Housing)
WHAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS
You will work closely with the senior bankers in your office to underwrite real estate and develop a deep understanding of market fundamentals and borrowers balance sheet profiles. You will also assist senior bankers when they meet with their clients on a regular basis to ensure we continue to meet their needs and to identify future opportunities. You will become an integral part of your offices team and have the opportunity to assume a significant amount of responsibility that may include:
Assembling complex financial models that project the potential financial performance of an asset as well as underwriting risks associated with market demand supply net effective rents expenses capitalization rates and tenant quality.
Researching specific real estate markets and assessing market data and trends affecting demand generators risk presented by new supply and comparable properties.
Identifying credit issues early in the underwriting process and recommending ways to reduce exposure.
Preparing borrower/guarantor financial reviews as well as writing memorandums focused on a borrowers and guarantors adjusted net worth leverage liquidity and other key risk factors including cash flows and ability to service debt.
Assist in developing pitches for prospective clients create due diligence reports and track transaction and market data on an ongoing basis.
Assist in developing all transaction documents including term sheet offering memorandum and collateral data tape.
Reviewing and assisting in the development of loan agreements and ancillary documents related to the closing of a transaction.
Participating in property tours and site visits to develop a deeper understanding of the viability of the real estate and the related transaction.
Engaging vendors to facilitate ordering and analyzing third-party reports including appraisals property condition reports environmental reports and costing analyses.
Analysts start with a comprehensive four to six week training program in before beginning work with their business unit. The training combines all the analysts from various lines of business and includes classroom instruction in financial accounting cash flow credit analysis products structuring corporate valuation and financial modeling. Wells Fargo professionals and consultants with special expertise in their fields equip analysts with the skills knowledge and tools to make an immediate contribution to their team. Analysts will also receive on-the-job coaching mentoring and feedback throughout their tenure.
Program duration: This is a 2 year program with a program start date of July 2026.
Program Locations: We have positions available nationwide however a majority are located in the following cities: New York Charlotte Chicago Dallas San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Pay Range:
New York: $100000 - $110000 Annually
Charlotte: $100000 - $110000 Annually
Chicago: $100000 - $110000 Annually
Dallas: $100000 - $110000 Annually
San Francisco: $100000 - $110000 Annually
Los Angeles: $100000 - $110000 Annually
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
6 months of Commercial Real Estate Relationship Management - Program experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience training military experience education
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CIB Commercial Real Estate Analysts must demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude quantitative skills and personal motivation. It is preferred that your background includes:
Knowledge and understanding of financial markets
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to be proactive innovative and creative in meeting customer and enterprise needs
Ability to initiate action make difficult decisions and generate creative solutions
Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management
Ability to prioritize work meet deadlines achieve goals and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
Ability to shift priorities as workflow/volume dictates
Ability to take on a high level of responsibility initiative and accountability
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Good verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint) skills
A BS/BA degree or higher with an expected graduation in December 2025 or May/June 2026
This position may be subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17fof a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply 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.
Wells Fargo only considers candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who do not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.
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 units risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran
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.
$63600.00 - $135700.00Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits many of which are listed below. VisitBenefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Posting End Date:
11 Aug 2025*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 units risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process visitDisability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time