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Executive Director, Investment Banking - Financial Sponsors

Wells Fargo
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Nov 2025
💰 $355,000/yr($215,000/yr$355,000/yr)

About the 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.

About this role:

The Financial Sponsors Group (FSG) is seeking an Executive Director to join its New York office. The FSG team is focused on decision makers (C-suite, Board) and on building long-term client relationships, deepening those relationships through strategic advice, strong product knowledge and flawless deal execution.

In this role, you will:

  • Be directly involved in the origination, structuring, and execution of Corporate and Investment Banking products and services for existing clients and prospects.

  • Assist in delivering the full range of products and services to Private Equity clients through formulating financial strategy and policy with clients at the executive management level, managing client relationships, and executing mandated assignments in public and private equity, M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions), high yield and convertible securities.

  • Collaborate and consult with Investment Banking peers and colleagues to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

  • Investment Banking experience

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • A Master's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or economics

  • Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment

  • Knowledge and understanding of business development: business vision, strategies, and goals

  • Knowledge and understanding of capital markets: deal execution process and standards

Job Expectations:

  • Registration for Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted

  • Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted

  • Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted

Posting Location:

  • New York City

Base Pay:

  • Base pay range for this position in New York City is 300,000.00 USD

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 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.

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

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

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