Wells Fargo

Investment Banking Associate - Corporate Debt Finance

Wells Fargo • $167K — $260K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
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Qualifications

  • 2+ years of investment banking experience or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience in CLOs, structured products, or leveraged finance
  • BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance, or economics
  • Proven client relationship skills with product knowledge
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

  • Support origination and execution of primary CLO transactions
  • Interact with various stakeholders including CLO issuers and investors
  • Execute marketing materials, documentation, and deal modeling
  • Work with senior team members to drive CLO franchise growth
  • Assist in underwriting and execution of asset backed lending facilities
  • Facilitate term sheets, legal documents, and credit approval processes
  • Collaborate with multiple internal teams across the organization

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental and critical caregiving leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join our Corporate Debt Finance (CDF) team within the Structured Products Group (SPG). Their primary focus will be on origination and execution of CLO transactions and asset backed credit facilities. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:
  • Provide support in the origination and execution of primary CLO transactions working closely across structuring and syndicate throughout the deal process
  • Interact with CLO issuers and asset manager clients, investors, rating agencies, legal counsel, and internally with syndicate and sales, middle office and operations personnel
  • Carry out the execution process of a transaction, including marketing materials, documentation, guidance on structuring and deal modeling, rating agency correspondence, investor requests and analysis
  • Work closely with senior members of the team to help drive growth of the CLO franchise in generating new issue mandates by connecting CLO managers and debt and equity investors
  • Assist in the underwriting and execution of asset backed lending facilities including both broadly syndicated CLO warehouses and middle market lending facilities
  • Facilitate term sheets and legal documents, manage the diligence and credit approval processes and oversee the portfolio management of credit facilities
  • Closely partner with various constituencies across Wells Fargo, including Credit Risk, Sales and Trading, Syndicate, Investment Banking Coverage, Corporate Banking Coverage, DCM, Leveraged Finance, Compliance, and Legal


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 experience in CLOs, structured products and/or leveraged finance
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proven client relationship skills as well as extensive product knowledge and technical expertise
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration and adaptability are important
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving landscape including prioritizing and resolving issues in a timely manner with good decision-making skills
  • BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance or economics


Job Expectations:
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
  • Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 63 (or 66), and 79 examinations, or equivalent must be completed within either a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance. Registration for FINRA Series 65 or 66 must be completed prior to conducting Investment Advisory business. Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory. In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply. Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance. For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite is required.
  • 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


Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.$167,000.00 - $260,000.00

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
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement


Posting End Date:

21 Sep 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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Learn more about Wells Fargo
Size
246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
-5.9%
NASDAQ
WFC
* Ladders Estimates

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