Wells Fargo

2026 Commercial Banking Early Career Development Program (CO)

Wells Fargo$71K — $99K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ months of relevant work experience or equivalent through various avenues.
  • Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing with graduation by June 2026.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated interest in finance, accounting, or sales.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the sourcing and execution of low-complexity multi-million-dollar credit transactions.
  • Conduct due diligence and analyze financial statements to prepare credit recommendations.
  • Leverage market research and product knowledge to support business development.
  • Work with supervisors while using independent judgment on compliance-related tasks.
  • Collaborate with team members to deliver business initiatives and materials.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

2026 Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Early Career Development Program

Program Overview:

Commercial Banking provides credit, treasury management, and corporate and investment banking solutions to businesses with sales generally greater than $25 million. The Commercial Banking Early Career Development Program is a two-year program where you will gain exposure to the various Commercial Banking lines of business and their partners while supporting dedicated teams through four six-month rotations. The program will promote professional development and business skills acquisition through on-the-job experience as well as formal in-person and virtual training, including a foundational introduction to credit and banking fundamentals.

In the Commercial Banking Early Career Development Program, you will:

Rotate across several Commercial Banking business areas to acquire diverse experiences and insights as well as determine the roles that align to your career interests. You may be involved in sales, credit, product, or strategic activities such as:

  • Participating in the sourcing, structuring, underwriting, and execution of low complexity multi-million-dollar credit transactions as an active member of the deal team.

  • Conducting due diligence, analyzing financial statements, building financial models, and determining risk ratings to prepare comprehensive memos that support credit recommendations.

  • Leveraging market, industry, and company research and analysis along with product knowledge to ensure the success of business development efforts.

  • Receiving direction from supervisors and exercising independent judgment and accountability while working with teams on a variety of tasks, including compliance and risk management responsibilities.

  • Collaborating and consulting with colleagues and managers to complete deliverables, resolve issues, and help deliver business initiatives, communications, and other materials to internal stakeholders and clients.

Program Structure:

You will begin the program in one of our ten regional locations. Following the foundational training, you will enter your first of four six-month rotations in select business areas over the course of two years.

Post Program:

The Commercial Banking Early Career Development Program is designed to promote a long-term career at Wells Fargo through broad exposure to the business and its career paths as well as professional and technical development. After successfully completing the program, analysts will be prepared for a multitude of roles, including Relationship Manager, Business Development Officer, Portfolio Manager, Business Execution Consultant, Credit Product Sales Specialist, Credit Product Portfolio Specialist, and others.

Ideal candidates for this role must have the following:

  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.

  • Solid problem solving and decision-making skills.

  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Initiative and proactivity to be an energetic self-starter.

  • Curiosity and a genuine interest in learning and growth.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.

Required Qualifications, US:

  • 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Should possess or be pursuing bachelor’s degree with graduation date by June 2026. All majors welcome.

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills.

  • Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a collaborative, change driven environment.

  • Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad program(s), leadership position(s), non-profit involvement.

  • Demonstrated knowledge, interest and/or experience in finance, accounting, and sales.

Program Locations:

Denver, CO

Pay Range:

Denver, CO: $83,000/year

You can learn more about our programs at https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/university-programs.

Based on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date. If you do not apply prior to the closing of this posting, we encourage you to apply for other opportunities with Wells Fargo. After submitting your application, please monitor your e-mail for future communications.

Wells Fargo will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

026 Commercial Banking Early Career Development Program (CO)

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$71,500.00 - $99,000.00

Benefits

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

Posting End Date:

5 Jul 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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