Associate, Structured Finance - Energy & Power

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:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate for Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking to sit within Energy & Power group focused on project finance.

Wells Fargo’s growing Project & Asset Finance business is an integral part of the Energy & Power (“E&P”) group, providing financing, capital markets and advisory services to corporate and infrastructure fund clients. Our coverage universe includes independent power producers, infrastructure / private equity funds and utilities globally. Wells Fargo's E&P business is a market-leading franchise in the sector, including top ranked positions in the equity and debt capital markets league tables.

In this role you will:

• Participate in the structuring and execution of highly customized financing transactions in the Energy & Power sector as an active member of a deal execution team
• Assist with technical due diligence, financial modeling, and credit analysis for new loan originations
• Partner with members of the client team to complete periodic reviews, risk monitoring and internal reporting timely and accurately for clients in the portfolio
• Assist the client or deal team in the preparation of materials to be used for client proposals
• Learn the bank’s credit policies and procedures, as well as internal tools and systems; assist with satisfying regulatory and compliance requirements for deal closings
• Build knowledge about industry trends, key risks and main participants, as well as about the financing solutions available to the team’s clients
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and presentations including maintaining and populating databases as directed by senior team members

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ year of experience working in Project Finance, Renewables, LNG or with Energy and Power clients
• Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Bachelor's Degree with academic distinction and coursework in financial accounting and corporate finance
• Professional experience through internships, part-time or full-time work, and/or extracurricular activities

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel as needed
• Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
• Visa sponsorship is not available
• Registration for FINRA Series 63 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.
• Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.
• 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.
• 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 Locations: 

• 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001
• 550 S Tryon St - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• 1700 Lincoln St - Denver, Colorado 80203

Pay Range: 

• New York City-Pay Range: $175,000 - $2