Senior Lead Underwriter, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Bethesda

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

191000.00 - 305000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Conventional Underwriter within Multifamily Capital. This professional will be responsible for underwriting loan requests for Conventional Multifamily transactions, building relationships with internal and external parties, conducting property inspections, analyzing creditworthiness, reviewing third-party reports, and providing guidance to junior team members. Job expectations include traveling, working on-site, and meeting FINRA screening requirements.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae multifamily underwriting guidelines and requirements, with specific focus on Conventional Multifamily transactions
build and maintain strong relationship with various partners both throughout Multifamily Capital and, more broadly, the Wells Fargo Commercial Real Estate (CRE) business line as well as our GSE partners
perform property inspections
analyze credit of tenants and borrowers
coordinate with the loan closing team throughout the negotiation process
make recommendations to credit for prospective loans
serve as a leader and industry expert on the team, sharing best practices and expertise with more junior team members
review third party reports including appraisals, environmental reports (phase I and II), and engineering reports
collaborate and consult with Commercial Real Estate Underwriting peers, colleagues, and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Requirements:

7+ years of Commercial Real Estate Underwriting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
ability to travel as needed
willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
ability to work additional hours as needed
this position is 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
employees must meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and report certain incidents
specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing

Nice to have:

7+ years experience of underwriting multifamily transactions
7+ years experience Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily loans
experience performing property inspections
experience analyzing credit of tenants and borrowers
experience reviewing third party reports including appraisals, environmental reports (phase I and II), and engineering reports
leadership experience
strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
a BS/BA degree or higher

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 25, 2025

Expiration:
October 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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