Wells Fargo

VP, Lead Corporate Development Analyst

Wells Fargo$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Corporate Development experience or equivalent.
  • 4+ years of investment banking experience preferred.
  • Experience in financial institutions and fintech sectors.
  • Strong presentation skills for executive leadership.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous and changing environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead acquisitions, divestitures, and investments aligned with corporate strategy.
  • Conduct financial analyses for deals and companywide initiatives.
  • Review complex financial statements and develop approval presentations.
  • Make informed decisions in complex situations involving corporate policies and risk management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve deal issues.
  • Participate in negotiations and facilitate legal agreements.
  • Mentor junior team members while leading key risk initiatives.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule from the Charlotte, NC location.
  • Opportunity to influence strategic growth and efficiency initiatives.
  • Access to mentorship and leadership development opportunities.
Full Job Description
About this role:

The Corporate Development team is responsible for acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic equity investments for Wells Fargo. The ideal candidate has sharp analytical skills, demonstrated leadership experience across multiple complex transactions, sound critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, and ability to work in a cross matrixed environment. We are looking for a self-motivated person who learns quickly, thrives in a challenging environment, and can serve as a trusted advisor to the senior most leaders of the organization.

In this role, you will:
  • Support Wells Fargo's growth and efficiency efforts across all lines of business by leading acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and investments consistent with corporate strategy.
  • Lead the financial analysis and organization of deals and projects that support individual lines of businesses as well as companywide initiatives.
  • Review, analyze, prepare, and interpret complex financial statements and models and develop and lead the approval presentations.
  • Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of Corporate Development, policies, procedures, compliance, and risk management requirements that influence and lead broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to complete diligence efforts and resolve deal issues to achieve goals.
  • Be an active participant in negotiations and facilitating legal agreements, through interaction with internal and external representatives.
  • Strategically lead and implement key risk initiatives, projects, and mentor less experienced teams.


Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of Corporate Development experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of investment banking experience
  • Experience in financial institutions and financial technology industry sectors
  • Exceptional attention to detail and experience delivering presentations to executive leaders
  • Operates comfortably amid ambiguity and evolving strategic priorities
  • Experienced leading the strategy and negations of mergers and acquisitions
  • Strong stakeholder management and developing relationships with parters in a matrixed environment

Job Expectations:
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule from our 550 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC location.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.


Posting End Date:

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

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

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Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

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246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
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Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
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