VP, Lead ABS Banker

The Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS) group within the Structured Products Group provides financing (warehouse, permanent, term) and capital markets execution to companies that originate or invest in non-mortgage consumer assets including credit cards, auto loans/leases/floorplan, timeshare, unsecured consumer and commercial assets including equipment, transportation (e.g., aircraft, container, railcar), whole business, fiber and cell tower. 

The candidate will assist in the marketing, origination, execution and portfolio management of lending facilities and capital markets transactions with a focus on consumer assets. The role involves working as part of a client coverage team in creating pitch books, marketing materials for securitizations, developing rating agency presentations, term sheets, underwriting memos, as well as negotiating legal documentation.  The candidate will play a critical role in all aspects of the deal origination and execution process.  Additionally, the candidate will closely partner with various constituencies across Wells Fargo, including Credit Risk, Sales and Trading, Syndicate, Coverage Banking, DCM, Leverage Finance, Compliance, and Legal.

Required Requirements

• 5+ years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Experience in structured finance or capital markets

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial and consumer structured products
• 5 years capital markets industry experience. Experience in originating/underwriting ABS capital markets transactions and/or credit facilities or similar CLO, CMBS, RMBS, products is preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Job Expectations

• Registration for FINRA Series SIE, 63 and 79 must be completed within 180 days of hire date, if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted

• 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.​

Posting End Date: 

30 Jan 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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