About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Analyst for the CRE EMEA team.
The Wells Fargo CRE division sits within the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB). CRE has an established record of consistent strong performance and has a leading market share in the US commercial real estate market. The EMEA team use innovative and often complex debt structures to support investors in the UK, Irish and core European markets. The lending mandate is broad with the teams focusing across the core sectors including office, retail, industrial/logistics, data centres as well as operational assets such as PRS/BTR, purpose-built student accommodation and social housing. A CRE Analyst will gain exposure to a wide spectrum of asset classes and lending structures including both development and investment lending, and bi-lateral, syndicated and loan on loan structures. Our client base covers all key global market participants, including institutional fund managers, private equity and sovereign wealth funds and large private property companies.
In this role, you will:
* Building financial and cashflow model analysis to assess and quantify key risks in new lending opportunities
* Prepare deal summary memorandums to assist in pitching new opportunities to relevant credit and senior business side individuals
* Review and assist in the development of loan agreements and ancillary documents related to the closing of a real estate financing transaction
* Run internal models to assess transaction profitability and risk ratings
* Analyse the financial creditworthiness of companies, often our tenants, borrowers, and guarantors
* Prepare ongoing loan monitoring reports and reviews on a periodic quarterly basis
* Attend client meetings and site visits of existing and potential new opportunities
Required Qualifications:
* Experience in Commercial Real Estate or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
* Minimum 2.1 (or equivalent) degree level qualification
* Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
* Clear and concise verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* High level of initiative and accountability
* Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
* Proven leadership, self-motivation, and success through internships, part-time or full-time work, and/or extracurricular activities
* Experience using Microsoft Office suite of products
Desired Qualifications:
* CRE Analysts must demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, and personal motivation. It is preferred that your background includes:
* An interest in finance and real estate
* Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
* Problem solving and decision-making skills
To be considered for this role please include a cover letter.
Job Expectations:
This position is deemed to be a Certified Person function under the FCA and PRA Certification Regime. You must at all times remain fit and proper to perform your role, and this will be assessed on at least an annual basis.
In addition to the responsibilities summarised in your job description, you are also required to comply at all times with the FCA/PRA Conduct Rules:
* You must act with integrity.
* You must act with due skill, care and diligence.
* You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
* You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
* You must observe proper standards of market conduct.
Posting End Date:
21 Nov 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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