Commercial Real Estate Analyst 2nd Year - jobs at Wells Fargo in United States, Los Angeles

Investment Banking Overview

Provides a full range of investment banking and advisory services to clients in the following industries:

• Consumer & Retail
• Energy & Power
• Financial Institutions Group
• Financial Sponsors
• Healthcare
• Industrials
• Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging and Leisure (REGAL)
• Mid-Cap Investment Banking
• Technology, Media & Telecommunications

WHAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS

Analysts, depending on the Division and Group they are assigned to, assume significant responsibility that may include:

• Developing and maintaining models to depict projected financial results and to value companies
• Working closely with senior bankers on presentations, financial and credit analysis, and the preparation of financial projections and models
• Supporting various financial analyses, including valuations and merger consequences
• Performing comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research
• Preparing presentations and other materials for clients
• Conducting research, participating in strategic planning and assisting in the execution of advisory services
• Conducting financial analysis, preparing credit packages, and monitoring existing deals; creating pitches, proposals, and marketing materials
• Participating in client meetings, due diligence visits, and other client interactions to gain exposure to key executives and senior bankers

In this role, you will:

• Participate in analyzing companies, develop strategies for clients, pulling market and industry research, and completing a trading simulation within Investment Banking Mid-Year Program
• Review strategies for clients, build detailed financial models, analyze market data, and prepare client presentations related to low-to-medium risk tasks and deliverables
• Receive direction from a manager and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of compliance and risk management requirements for the supported area
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Interact with internal and external customers

Ideal Candidate for this role:

• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills
• 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 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
• Energetic self-starter who proactively takes initiative, remains curious and has a genuine interest in learning and growth

This is a 2 year program with a program start date of July 2026.

Los Angeles, CA

Pay Range:

• Los Angeles: $110,000 Annually
• May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights or other long-term incentive awards.

Required Qualifications:

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

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 –June 2026
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a collaborative, change driven environment
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
• Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad program(s), leadership position(s), non-profit involvement
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree. All majors are welcome.
• Demonstrated knowledge, interest and/or experience with financial markets, banking, or financial services industry.

Job Expectations:

• Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Registration for Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.

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 240.17f-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 Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Investment Banking Overview

Provides a full range of investment banking and advisory services to clients in the following industries:

• Consumer & Retail
• Energy & Power
• Financial Institutions Group
• Financial Sponsors
• Healthcare
• Industrials
• Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging and Leisure (REGAL)
• Mid-Cap Investment Banking
• Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Provides a full range of execution capabilities and services to clients in the following products:

• Corporate Finance
• Equity Capital Markets
• Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets
• Leveraged Finance
• Mergers and Acquisitions

Additional product groups:

• Fund Finance
• Sustainable Finance and Advisory

WHAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS

Analysts, depending on the Division and Group they are assigned to, assume significant responsibility that may include:

• Developing and maintaining models to depict projected financial results and to value companies
• Working closely with senior bankers on presentations, financial and credit analysis, and the preparation of financial projections and models
• Supporting various financial analyses, including valuations and merger consequences
• Performing comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research
• Preparing presentations and other materials for clients
• Conducting research, participating in strategic planning and assisting in the execution of advisory services
• Conducting financial analysis, preparing credit packages, and monitoring existing deals; creating pitches, proposals, and marketing materials
• Participating in client meetings, due diligence visits, and other client interactions to gain exposure to key executives and senior bankers

In this role, you will:

• Participate in analyzing companies, develop strategies for clients, pulling market and industry research, and completing a trading simulation within Investment Banking Mid-Year Program
• Review strategies for clients, build detailed financial models, analyze market data, and prepare client presentations related to low-to-medium risk tasks and deliverables
• Receive direction from a manager and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of compliance and risk management requirements for the supported area
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Interact with internal and external customers

Ideal Candidate for this role:

• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills
• 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 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
• Energetic self-starter who proactively takes initiative, remains curious and has a genuine interest in learning and growth

Program duration:This is a 2 year program with a program start date of July 2026.

: Los Angeles, CA

Pay Range:

• Los Angeles: $110,000 Annually
• May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights or other long-term incentive awards.

Required Qualifications:

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

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 –June 2026
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a collaborative, change driven environment
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
• Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad program(s), leadership position(s), non-profit involvement
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree. All majors are welcome.
• Demonstrated knowledge, interest and/or experience with financial markets, banking, or financial services industry.

Job Expectations:

• Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Registration for Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.

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 240.17f-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 Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Origination

• Municipal Products - Public Finance

WHAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS

Analysts, depending on the Division and Group they are assigned to, assume significant responsibility that may include:

• Understanding each clients' investment strategy and risk appetite to build a long-term relationship with Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking
• Assisting the trading desk in managing risk
• Supporting senior sales representatives in building relationships with our clients
• Pricing and structuring customized investment strategies using conventional cash and derivative products for institutional investors
• Assisting with executing and booking trades
• Using risk management tools to monitor trading positions and risk
• Identifying broader market trends to support the sales and trading desk
• Preparing research and strategy presentations
• Assist in providing analysis for accounts upon request

In this role, you will:

• Assist in the booking and management of the desk’s daily trades, as well as working with the experienced traders in pricing, executing and hedging the risk positions from derivative transactions with our clients
• Identify the market trends
• Support the daily business of trading, risk management, modeling and market-making
• Be mentored by more experienced leaders in the trading and management of portfolios of financial and physical swaps, futures, options and other derivatives, as well as fundamental analysis, the art of market making and game theoretical aspects of market behavior
• Collaborate and consult with internal partners and interact with clients

Ideal Candidate for this role:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of financial markets
• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills
• Good quantitative analysis skills including statistics
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to be proactive, innovative and creative in meeting customer and enterprise needs
• Knowledge and understanding of capital markets or trading
• Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management

• Energetic self-starter who proactively takes initiative, remains curious and has a genuine interest in learning and growth

This is a 2 year program with a program start date of July 2026.

Pay Range:

• Los Angeles: $110,000 Annually
• May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights or other long-term incentive awards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ months of Securities Sales Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Analysts must demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills and personal motivation. It is strongly preferred that your background include:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 –June 2026
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a collaborative, change driven environment
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
• Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad program(s), leadership position(s), non-profit involvement
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree. All majors are welcome.
• Demonstrated knowledge, interest and/or experience with financial markets, banking, or financial services industry.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Registration for FINRA Series 7 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Registration for Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted

Pay Range

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Commercial Real Estate Overview

Commercial Real Estate provides a fully integrated platform of banking, financing, and capital markets as well as financial products and services to clients including financial sponsors, institutional investors, asset managers, regional developers, and public and private corporations. We've built the strongest commercial real estate lending platform in the industry.

• Real Estate Banking
• Real Estate Securitization & Capital Markets (Securitization and Lending)

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 borrower’s 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 office’s 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 borrower’s and guarantor’s 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.

This is a 2-year program with a program start date of July 2026.

Pay Range:

• Los Angeles: $100,000 - $110,000 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.

Pay Range

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

In this role, you will:

• Support senior bankers in their relationship management responsibilities, including interaction with current and prospective clients
• Create detailed financial models, including LBO models and other financial and valuation analysis
• Participate in and help drive all aspects of deal coordination, including conducting due diligence efforts, drafting and reviewing marketing materials and liaising with potential buyers, other advisors and team members
• Assist the senior banker and deal teams to analyze financial statements, conduct due diligence, build complex financial models, complete industry and comp analysis, and distill large amounts of information into concise memos that address key credit risks
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Wells Fargo’s credit risk policies, risk appetite, and underwriting guidelines
• Support a collaborative and inclusive environment

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• Investment Banking experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong grasp of corporate finance, valuation, and financial accounting
• Demonstrated excellence in working effectively as an individual and as part of a team
• An individual who demonstrates a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Base salary:

1st year: $110,000, this role offers a discretionary bonus

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Job Expectations

• Registration for Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted
• Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted
• Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted

Pay Range

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Pay Range

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.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.