Wells Fargo

Strategic Investment Associate- Venture Capital

Wells Fargo • $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in Strategic Investment Management or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or related transactions
  • 2+ years of financial modeling and valuation experience
  • 2+ years analyzing technology, fintech, or financial infrastructure businesses

Responsibilities

  • Support sourcing, evaluation, execution, and monitoring of investment opportunities
  • Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence for investment decisions
  • Analyze complex data sets using advanced analytics and AI research tools
  • Develop and maintain financial models for investments, including valuations and scenario modeling
  • Assist in preparing investment committee memoranda and portfolio reviews
  • Coordinate internal transaction approvals and investment bookings
  • Build relationships within the venture capital and broader innovation ecosystem

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

The Strategic Investments team is seeking a highly motivated investment professional to support the sourcing, evaluation, execution, and portfolio management of strategic investments across the technology and fintech ecosystem. Working alongside experienced investment professionals, this individual will play an integral role throughout the investment lifecycle, including thematic research, due diligence, underwriting, transaction execution, portfolio monitoring, and value creation initiatives.

 

The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities, financial modeling expertise, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for technology and innovation. This role provides significant exposure to venture capital and growth equity investing while partnering closely with portfolio company management teams, co-investors, and business leaders across Wells Fargo.


In this role, you will:

  • Support the identification, evaluation, execution, and ongoing monitoring of investment opportunities as part of an established deal team
  • Conduct portfolio management activities, industry analysis, market research, and competitive intelligence to support investment decision-making
  • Gather, analyze, and synthesize complex data sets, leveraging advanced analytics and leading AI-enabled research tools
  • Develop and maintain financial models related to prospective and existing investments, including valuation analyses, scenario modeling, restructurings, recapitalizations, and liquidity events
  • Assist in the preparation of investment committee memoranda, transaction materials, and portfolio reviews
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to facilitate transaction approvals, documentation, execution, and investment booking processes
  • Build and maintain relationships across the venture capital, private equity, and broader innovation ecosystem, while partnering closely with internal teams including Investment Banking, Wealth & Investment Management, and Innovation


Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in Strategic Investment Management, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 2+ years of investment banking, private equity, venture capital, growth equity, strategic investing, corporate development, or related transaction experience
  • 2+ years of financial modeling and valuation experience, including discounted cash flow analysis, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, scenario analysis, and cap table modeling
  • 2+ years of experience analyzing technology, fintech, financial infrastructure, enterprise software, data & analytics, cybersecurity, payments, wealth technology, or capital markets businesses


Desired Qualifications:

  • Completion of, or expected completion of, a formal investment banking analyst or associate training program
  • Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
  • Solid accounting and financial statement analysis skills
  • Experience evaluating, structuring, and executing private equity, venture capital, growth equity, or credit-related transactions
  • Demonstrated interest in, or experience within, fintech, financial services, wealth tech, or broader technology sectors
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Excellent written and verbal skills


Job Expectations:

  • Role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Posting Location:

  • 150 E 42nd Street New York, New York 10017

Base Salary Range

  • New York, New York $150,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD Annual
  • Salary range is determined by location of the job. May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long-term incentive awards.


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. $143,000.00 - $224,000.00

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:

2 Oct 2026

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

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