Wells Fargo

Managing Director, Restructuring

Wells Fargo$290K — $500K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Investment Banking experience or equivalent
  • Proven expertise in restructuring and finance
  • Strong negotiation skills in contentious situations
  • In-depth knowledge of leveraged finance and LBO technology
  • Experience liaising with credit and trading teams

Responsibilities

  • Originates restructuring opportunities for existing or new clients
  • Networks with sponsors and advisory firms to identify opportunities
  • Communicates with Credit Resolutions Group regarding leveraged finance exposures
  • Negotiates workout outcomes with institutional holders to maximize recovery
  • Updates expertise on LBO technology and client solutions

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Managing Director, Restructuring...

In this role, you will:
  • Originates restructuring opportunities, including exit financings for existing or new clients.
  • Networks with sponsors, advisory firms, and institutional lenders to find new opportunities outside of existing banking exposures
  • Liaises with the Credit Resolutions Group (CRG), Credit Portfolio Trading & Optimization (CPTO) and distressed trading desk to effectively communicate regarding leveraged finance related exposures ahead of potential prolonged bankruptcy/restructuring events to maximize outcomes for WF alongside : in conjunction with CRG
  • At CRG's request, helps CRG with negotiations for bank when applicable on LME transactions in distressed exposures - sometimes a contentious negotiation to maximize recovery value as deals are first negotiated with institutional holders with different motives NTD: CRG's core function is to negotiate workout outcomes on WF exposure, including with distressed funds inside and outside bank groups.
  • Stays up to date on latest sponsor LBO technology and is maintains LME expertise and proactively works with CRG and distressed on solutions for clients which protect bank capital


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


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 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
  • 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
  • This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CRF 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report 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 demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$290,000.00 - $500,000.00

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:

16 Jul 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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