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Associate, Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
92K-145K Annually
Junior
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
92K-145K Annually
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Underwrite, originate, and manage a diversified commercial real estate loan and investment portfolio. Responsibilities include analyzing properties and sponsors, evaluating credit requests, presenting recommendations to credit committees, reviewing loan modifications and construction draws, conducting portfolio reviews and site visits, managing client relationships, coordinating closings, and ensuring compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.
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Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo.
Commercial Real Estate (CRE) provides a fully integrated platform of banking, financing, and capital markets solutions to commercial real estate clients including financial sponsors, institutional investors and asset managers, regional developers, and public and private corporations.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate, Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager to join the team to assist in origination and management of commercial real estate loans. This portfolio will be diversified by product type (multifamily, industrial, retail, office, mixed-use, land), facility type (construction, term, bridge, perm, lines of credit, etc.) and loan structure (recourse/non-recourse; secured vs. unsecured; mezzanine financing).
In this role, you will:
  • Be responsible for underwriting, origination and the management of a portfolio of commercial real estate loans and investments within Real Estate Banking, our primary balance sheet lending CRE platform
  • Analyze and underwrite new loan opportunities within the assigned portfolio, utilizing market research, internal loan information, client data, and third-party market research
  • Review and make recommendations for approval (or denial) of loan requests, lease approvals, collateral releases, requests for letters of credit, funding of reserves/loan holdbacks, loan extensions and loan modifications
  • Collaborate with senior portfolio managers and coverage bankers to develop strategies around relationship optimization and deal level execution
  • Interface with customers to assist in identifying needs and maintaining strong relationships
  • Perform both sponsorship and loan level financial analysis
  • Complete in-depth property level analysis and market research
  • Present and advocate to credit committee for approval of loans
  • Work with outside counsel, internal compliance, and our loan closing teams to close modifications and new loans including review of third-party reports and loan documentation
  • Review and approve construction loan draws
  • Conduct quarterly and annual portfolio reviews to identify potential concerns
  • Conduct property tours / site visits
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the local commercial real estate market
  • Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements within scope of responsibilities or functional area
Required Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience underwriting various commercial property types including multifamily, retail, industrial, office, hospitality etc.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships while actively participating in the successful execution of complex transactions
  • Familiarity with various facility types including construction, term, bridge, perm, lines of credit, etc. and loan structures including recourse/non-recourse, secured/unsecured, and mezzanine financing
  • Experience evaluating market conditions and identifying appropriate comparable properties
  • Ability to apply sound judgment in the application of analytical conclusions to credit approval, structure, and management recommendations
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including some advanced accounting and finance functions in Microsoft Excel
  • A BS/BA degree or higher
Job Expectations:
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
  • Visa sponsorship is not available
  • This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of 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.
Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
$92,000.00 - $145,000.00
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:
23 Sep 2026
* 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 unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability 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.

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