Lead Commercial Valuations Specialist
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Commercial Valuations Specialist to join the team. The role involves reviewing valuation assignments of complex commercial properties throughout the U.S. to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include preparing complex valuation reports, collaborating with peers and managers, working independently, and managing business relationships. The ideal candidate should excel at working independently, meeting production goals, and maintaining high-quality standards. In this role, you will: • Review complex valuation reports to ensure appropriate content and compliance with federal, regulatory, and bank policy. These tasks may include quality oversight, technical desk reviews, and/or post funding review. • Interact, collaborate, and consult with service providers, commercial valuations peers, colleagues, and middle to senior level managers to resolve issues, achieve goals, and to clarify quality concerns or non-compliance identified during the review process. • Work independently with minimal amount of supervision and lead commercial valuations projects or serve as a peer mentor. • Meet production goals as well as service and high-quality standards. • Perform management function including the management of business relationships involving internal partners and outside professionals within the context of specific assignments. • Integrate use of various appraisal related technologies throughout the appraisal review process. • State-certified general appraisal license (CA preferred) Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of Commercial Valuations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: • State-certified general appraisal license (CA preferred) • Professional valuation designation • Specific valuation expertise in various complex and non-complex office, multi-family, industrial, retail property types • Expertise in lodging/hospitality, large retail, senior housing, golf course and low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) assignments preferred • Experience both as a fee appraiser and financial institution (or similar) reviewer • Excellent, clear and concise written and oral communication skills • Advanced technical skills with valuation-related tools including Argus Enterprise, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and Parcel / Collateral 360 preferred • Outstanding organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment • Interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management Job Expectations: • Access to reliable transportation and a valid, state-issued driver's license • Ability to work remotely including dedicated space with reliable internet service • 100% remote location (CA preferred) • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. $120,000.00 - $196,000.00 Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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: 6 Nov 2025 • Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal Opportunity Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more. Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Apply tot his job