Tax Equity Originator - Executive Director

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Tax Equity Originator - Executive Director within the Renewable Energy and Environmental Financing (REEF) group.

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In this role, you will:

• Develop and manage customer relationships through all stages of our transactions, from initial bid to execution and funding

• Collaborate with other parts of the bank to maximize both customer and shareholder benefit from each relationship

• Lead all aspects of tax equity transaction structuring, negotiation, documentation, and diligence, developing and adapting risk mitigation tools as technologies and markets evolve

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to develop new products or asset classes, enter new markets, or build new systems which create incremental revenue, increase profitability, demonstrate market leadership, capture internal efficiencies, and provide avenues for growth

• Serve as a mentor and advisor to less experienced individuals

• Complete work in accordance with all risk management, compliance, and business process expectations, and participate in the determination of these expectations

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Business or related field

• Experience with renewable energy finance/ tax equity investing

• Project finance experience preferred

• Passion for renewable energy as demonstrated either through education or work experience

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and organization, and ability to solve complex or abstract problems

• Ability to contribute to projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while working effectively across internal and external stakeholders

Posting Locations:

• 333 Market Street San Francisco, CA

• 550 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC

• 51 John F Kennedy Parkway Short Hills, NJ

Salary Band by Location:

• San Francisco, CA- 215,000.00 - 355,000.00 USD Annual

• Charlotte, NC- 215,000.00 - 355,000.00 USD Annual

• Short Hills, NJ- 215,000.00 - 355,000.00 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

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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.

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

Posting End Date:

22 Aug 2026

*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.