About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Wealth Underwriter.
In this role, you will:
Participate in low to moderately complex Wealth Underwriting initiatives in support of high-net-worth portfolio management; identify opportunities for process improvement within scope of responsibilities
Review, analyze, and evaluate borrower financial data for basic high-net-worth client loans that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives to determine credit worthiness; exercise independent judgement to monitor existing portfolio and identify medium risk issues
Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise of Wealth Underwriting functional area policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance requirements
Develop basic understanding of Home Lending policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance requirements for Wealth Investment Management client mortgages as needed
Collaborate and consult with Wealth Underwriting peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Adhere to credit risk management decisions to ensure satisfactory credit portfolio risk examinations
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of Wealth Underwriting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualification
MBA or CA with 5+ years of Wealth Underwriting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Strong understanding of financial statements with demonstrated proficiency in analyzing key financial metrics and trends, along with hands‑on experience in preparing comprehensive and high‑quality credit memos to support underwriting and credit decision‑making processes.
Review, analyze, and evaluate borrower financial data for basic high-net-worth client loans that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives to determine credit worthiness; exercise independent judgement to monitor existing portfolio and identify medium risk issues
Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise of Wealth Underwriting functional area policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance requirements
Develop basic understanding of Lending policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance requirements for Wealth Investment Management client mortgages as needed
Collaborate and consult with Wealth Underwriting peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Participate in low to moderately complex Wealth Underwriting initiatives in support of high-net-worth portfolio management; identify opportunities for process improvement within scope of responsibilities
Adhere to credit risk management decisions to ensure satisfactory credit portfolio risk examinations
Posting End Date:
7 Aug 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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