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Wells Fargo Principal Commercial Real Estate Origination Specialist 
United States, Illinois, Chicago 
598213539

09.03.2025

About this role:

The role of thePrincipal Commercial Real Estate Origination Specialist who will

In this role, you will:

  • Sell WF, CIB and CRE suite of products to clients that they cover
  • Collaborate with WF/CIB/CRE product partners to identify opportunities to grow wallet share with existing clients
  • Apply deep financial or credit subject matter expertise to advise their clients / customers regarding appropriate strategies and solutions for complex financial opportunities or challenges
  • Leverage knowledge to effectively communicate the value proposition of recommended solutions and address risks or concerns
  • Leverage in-depth business knowledge to critically evaluate opportunities and develop proposals / deals reflecting Wells Fargo’s capacity and capability to provide relevant services
  • Manage highly complex proposal / deal development and alignment across involved parties; set pricing levels and support negotiations
  • Provide guidance to others on effective proposal or deal development approaches and pricing for various deal and client / customer types; identify opportunities for improved deal structuring; provide input to new or uncommon deal types to enhance business value and sustain client / customer relationships
  • Act as a mentor and coach to staff in CRE
  • Collaborate with peers
  • Pursue capital markets growth with clients by partnering with other Commercial Real Estate teams and various Corporate & Investment Banking coverage and product groups including but not limited to CMBS, Agency, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Loan Syndications and Mergers & Acquisitions

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of Commercial Real Estate Origination experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:

  • Ability to originate, structure and underwrite CRE transactions with proven track record
  • Structured finance and capital markets background
  • Strong client relationships with good knowledge of financial sponsor structures
  • Proven track record in the execution and negotiation of legal documentation
  • Experience of monitoring and managing complex real estate finance transactions
  • Strong cash flow, credit analysis and modelling skill
  • Ability to work across functions and work collaboratively with the coverage teams
  • Excellent Communication Skills


Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel as needed

  • Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements

Pay Range

$173,300.00 - $359,900.00

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit 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

13 Mar 2025


Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

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