Vice President, Corporate Debt Finance Banking

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President, Lead Investment Banker to join our Corporate Debt Finance (CDF) team within the Structured Products Group (SPG). Their primary focus will be on origination and execution of asset backed credit facilities. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a subject matter expert across different capital solutions including rated note feeders, insurance capital financing solutions, and other bespoke financing and securitization products
• Work closely with senior leadership of CDF to help drive strategy across lending business and act as a deal team member in helping to manage and drive client relationships
• Carry out the execution process of a transaction, including facilitating term sheets and legal documents, managing the diligence and credit approval processes, and overseeing the portfolio management of credit facilities
• Help drive growth of new products across both lending and securitization
• Partner with various constituencies across Wells Fargo, including Credit Risk, Sales and Trading, Syndicate, Investment Banking Coverage, Corporate Banking Coverage, DCM, Leveraged Finance, Compliance, and Legal

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in CDF/CLOs, structured products and/or leveraged finance
• BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance or economics
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven client relationship skills as well as extensive product knowledge and technical expertise
• Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
• Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving landscape
• Ability to prioritize and resolve issues in a timely manner

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 63, and 79 examinations, or equivalent must be completed within either a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance. Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory. In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply. Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance. For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite is required.
• 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 Transparency

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.

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