Wells Fargo

Vice President, Lead Commercial Real Estate Origination Specialist

Wells Fargo$191K — $305K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Commercial Real Estate Origination or related fields.
  • Experience with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investments and affordable housing finance.
  • 5+ years of underwriting experience in LIHTC multifamily real estate, including transaction analysis and due diligence.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal LIHTC programs and California affordable housing regulations.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency and LIHTC financial modeling skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of building partnerships across various organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble Excel LIHTC financial models to project asset performance and identify underwriting risks.
  • Assess financing structures, tax consequences, and equity investment returns while understanding compliance requirements.
  • Prepare term sheets for both equity and debt transactions.
  • Draft underwriting memorandums along with credit approval recommendations.
  • Analyze financial health and risk factors of affordable housing developers.
  • Conduct project-level due diligence including loan documentation and market studies.
  • Negotiate partnership agreements and related project documents to facilitate LIHTC transactions.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • Parental and critical caregiving leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Discounts and savings programs
  • Commuter benefits
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President, Lead Commercial Real Estate Origination Specialist or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and debt origination and underwriting.

In this Role:

  • Assemble Excel LIHTC financial models that identify the projected financial performance of an asset, and underwriting risks associated with demand, supply, income, expenses, and financing.

  • Assess the proper financing structures, tax consequences, and returns of potential equity investments and debt, understanding the various loan programs, state regulations, and compliance requirements of IRC Section 42.

  • Prepare equity and debt term sheets.

  • Prepare underwriting memorandums and recommendations for credit approval.

  • Analyze an affordable housing developer27s financial position and operational strengths and weaknesses, including leverage, key risk factors, projected income, repayment sources, cash flow, liquidity, net worth, and ability to service debt.

  • Analyze project-level due diligence, including loan documentation, partnership agreements, appraisals, market studies, development budgets, construction reports, etc.

  • Assist the negotiation of a partnership agreement, debt documents, and project documents related to the closing of a LIHTC transaction.

  • Participate in property tours and site visits to develop a deeper understanding of the real estate transaction and market and foster client relationships.

  • Work in a team environment that will require effective coordination and communication with the customer, internal closing teams, internal debt partners, risk management, and asset management.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Commercial Real Estate Origination experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial real estate experience, including a focus on Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investments and affordable housing finance.

  • 5+ years of LIHTC multifamily real estate underwriting experience, including transaction analysis, due diligence, and investment recommendation support.

  • Knowledge of federal LIHTC programs and California affordable housing regulations.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and LIHTC financial modeling.

  • Experience underwriting and closing LIHTC equity investments, including due diligence and transaction execution.

  • Demonstrated adaptability and agility, with the ability to navigate change and evolving business priorities.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex transactions and competing priorities with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.

Job Expectations:

  • 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 not eligible for VISA sponsorship

  • 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.

  • Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

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.

$191,000.00 - $305,000.00

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:

24 Sep 2026

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

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