Wells Fargo Commercial Real Estate Program Analyst- Los Angeles - Early Careers 

United States, California, Los Angeles 

653123885

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.