Truist CRE vs Keybank CRE vs WF CRE
Hey everyone, recently got analyst offers on couple these firms - I am curious where do they rank up against each other?
Just to be clear these are balance sheet lending roles in CRE - property analysis level. Truist would work with credit delivery (portfolio management team). Keybank position seemed to get exposure to originations team and underwriting, but there is LIHTC component in the rotation (not interested). Truist pay is much better, but pay isn't always the most important thing coming out of college.
I am also curious in Wells fargo CRE (which I tried to recruit for but was not successful). How is Wells fargo in the CRE balance sheet lending space? Are they considered bigger and a more reputable player?
Thanks again, any of your insights are appreciated!
Are you based in the Midwest or Northeast? Wells had a solid training program when I was there, and generally I think there's better Wells representation on the operator, development, brokerage, and allocator side. I'd choose Wells over Keybank and Truist. Have you tried BofA?
Midwest currently. Yea i figured Wells is generally a stronger name. I was actually rejected from bofa as well. Hearing from my peers CRE recruiting is weak right now, especially for new 2025 grads - but I am thinking truist role over keybank
Yea, it's pretty tough out there. A job in CRE is better than no job. Ultimately, where would you like to end up? Do you want to be on the investment side? Do you want to do development?
I’d take KeyBank over Truist. KeyBank has a great rep and I’ve seen them to be more active than Truist.
Would put wells a league above those two. Wells has one of the largest CRE balance sheets in the world and they’re comparable to BBs like JP Morgan. Analysts regularly exit into great shops and some even into MF REPE. I will provide a disclaimer that I am biased since I’ll be working at Wells but in a non balance sheet role.
Agreed. I see lots of ex-Wells Fargo folks on the West Coast in CRE.
Interesting, thank you for this! Definitely will check linkedin more to see exit opps. MF REPE would be my ultimate goal.
Do not go to Truist.
Agreed. Especially if you're in the Midwest. Key has a reputation for punching above their weight in CRE in general but they're based in Cleveland. So, Midwest is their home.
Interesting, thank you for your comments!
I’ve worked with both in syndicated deal settings (workouts and new deals) and would take KeyBank over Truist. Unsure about their analyst programs tho
Interesting, thank you for the comment. May I ask what type company / location you are in?
So the deals I’m referring to are called syndicated loans which involve anywhere from 2 to 5+ banks. Any bank can be involved in these, it can be like BofA, Wells, JPMC, and a bank no one has heard of for example. Your rights are based on how much of the loan you hold.
Re your question on location, it does not matter in my experience if there are different pods in different cities. For example, I may be on a call with KeyBank people from both Ohio and Atlanta.
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