Investment Banking Program Associate - Financial Sponsors Group

At Wells Fargo, we have one goal: to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them achieve their dreams. We’re looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

 About this role:

Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo.

 The Financial Sponsors Group is seeking an Associate with prior investment banking experience to join their team in our New York City office. The team partners with both industry and product groups to deliver high quality advice and solutions to our clients. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of corporate and investment banking products (including M&A, capital markets, LBOs, etc.), a strong work ethic, ability to research and generate unique content for clients, and creative, team-oriented approach to solving problems.

 The Associate will have the opportunity to work with private equity clients as they evaluate and execute new equity and debt investments, monetize existing investments, and contemplate capital structure solutions at both the portfolio company and fund level. This work will allow the candidate to cover a wide range of complex transactions including leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, recapitalizations, strategic advisory assignments, and executions of public and private capital markets transactions.

In this role, you will:

• Interface with clients to resolve complex financial and strategic issues
• Conduct heavy LBO modeling
• Manage and execute live deal situations, facilitate due diligence, draft client and committee presentation materials
• Assist with new business development
• Execute and oversee financial and valuation analysis
• Play an important role on a team that includes senior professionals who will encourage you to go beyond the numbers and think creatively.

 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.

Base salary:

1st year $175,000

2nd year $200,00

3rd year $225,000

This role is bonus eligible.

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in capital markets, private equity/credit, or a combination of both
• Experience with leveraged buyouts
• Experience working with financial sponsor clients
• Excellent grasp of corporate finance, valuation, and financial accounting
• Demonstrated excellence in working effectively as an individual and as part of a team
• An individual who demonstrates a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to work long hours in a demanding, highly focused, collaborative, and team environment

 Job Expectations

 Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. FINRA Series 63 and 79 examinations, or equivalent must be completed within either a 90-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upo