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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Investment Banker, Vice President to join the growing Power, Utilities & Renewables team.

The Power, Utilities & Renewables (“PUR”) Investment Banking team within the Energy & Power Group in CIB is seeking an industry coverage and execution banker, at the Vice President level, to join its market-leading investment banking franchise.

The Power, Utilities & Renewables team provides M&A, strategic, and capital raising advisory services to corporate clients. Our coverage universe includes electric, gas, and water utilities, renewable energy and independent power producers, and infrastructure / private equity funds globally. The Power, Utilities & Renewables team at Wells Fargo is a market-leading franchise in the sector including top ranked positions in the equity and debt capital markets league tables and over ten announced M&A transactions and nearly $10 billion of deal volume in the past 24 months.

In this role, you will:

• Execute capital markets and M&A transactions for our corporate clients

• Present complex ideas and analyses to internal and external parties

• Generate strategic content, including industry analysis and product-specific concepts

• Coordinate deliverables with internal product partners

• Manage day-to-day project workflows

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Power & Utilities or Renewables sectors

• Large acquisition financing experience

• Company or asset sellside and buyside experience

• Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to lead and coach junior staff

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 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

• 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

• 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.]

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Posting Locations:

• 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001

• 550 S Tryon St. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

New York City-Pay Range: $275,000-$275,000

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.

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:

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.