Wells Fargo

Associate, Investment Banking - Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets

Wells Fargo$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Investment Banking Program experience or equivalent, such as work, training, military experience, or education.
  • 2+ years with investment grade debt capital markets experience.
  • 2+ years of capital markets experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry.
  • Bachelor's Degree with coursework in financial accounting and corporate finance; MBA or CFA is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in pitching and executing capital market debt transactions, primarily publicly-traded bonds and other debt securities.
  • Analyze companies and their capital structure to make informed recommendations to clients.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements within the Investment Banking Program.
  • Review and analyze market data, valuation analyses, and models to guide medium risk deliverables with independent judgment.
  • Collaborate with peers and managers to resolve issues and achieve team goals.
  • Take ownership of client deliverables and coordinate efforts with the team to execute projects effectively.
  • Interact with both internal and external customers to deliver outcomes.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for growth within a prominent financial institution.
  • Collaborative work environment that values a sense of personal accountability.
  • Exposure to a wide range of debt instruments and corporate clients.
  • Access to continuous learning and improvement opportunities.
  • Stable employment with longstanding industry reputation.
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets Associate as part of Corporate & Investment Banking Group. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

Associates contribute to the Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets team with the origination, structuring, underwriting and syndicating of various debt securities for large corporate clients with predominantly investment grade ratings. The IG DCM product suite includes revolving credit facilities, term loans and bridge facilities, senior and subordinated notes in the institutional and retail markets across various currencies, USD hybrids, commercial paper, debt private placements and brokered CDs. Associates on the team contribute to the team’s pitchbooks, pricing requests, transaction management and execution for various deals, and support client requests with critical thinking and thoughtful capital structure analysis.


In this role, you will:

  • Assist in pitching and executing capital markets debt transactions (ie primarily publicly-traded bonds and other debt securities)
  • Participate in analyzing companies and their Capital Structure
  • Make recommendations to clients
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements within Investment Banking Program
  • Review and analyze market data, valuation analyses, models, and presentations that require research, evaluation, selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Take ownership of client deliverables and coordinate with your team to execute
  • Interact with internal and external customers


Required Qualifications:

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


Desired Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience with investment grade debt capital markets
  • 2+ years of capital markets experience                    
  • 2+ years of financial services industry experience
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Bachelor's Degree with academic distinction and coursework in financial accounting and corporate finance; MBA or CFA a plus
  • Willingness to work long hours in a demanding, highly focused collaborative and fast paced team environment with a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
  • 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: 
  • 550 S Tryon St - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Posting End Date:

5 Aug 2026

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

About Wells Fargo

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