Executive Director, Senior Lead ABS Investment Banker

Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo.

Markets provides solutions to clients with the means to manage their exposure through various derivatives, lending and cash products across Structured Products Group, Rates, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead ABS Investment Banker to join our The Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS) group within the Structured Products Group (SPG). This group provides financing (warehouse, permanent, term) and capital markets execution to companies that originate or invest in non-mortgage consumer assets including credit cards, auto loans/leases/floorplan, timeshare, unsecured consumer and commercial assets including equipment, transportation (e.g., aircraft, container, railcar), whole business, fiber and cell tower. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead the marketing, origination, execution and portfolio management of lending facilities and capital markets transactions with a focus on commercial assets
• Lead client coverage teams in creating pitch books, marketing materials for securitizations, developing rating agency presentations, term sheets underwriting memos, as well as negotiating legal documentation  
• Play a critical role in all aspects of the deal origination and execution process
• Closely partner with various constituencies across Wells Fargo, including Credit Risk, Sales and Trading, Syndicate, Coverage Banking, DCM, Leverage Finance, Compliance, and Legal

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial structured products
• 7 years capital markets industry experience. Experience in originating/underwriting ABS capital markets transactions and/or credit facilities or similar CLO, CMBS, RMBS, products is preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Job Expectations:

• Registration for FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE) 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.
• Ability to travel as needed
• Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• 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:

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

Posting End Date: 

28 Jun 2026

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

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