Associate, Investment Banking - Leveraged Finance

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.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking experienced Associates to join our Leveraged Finance team as part of our Corporate & Investment Banking Group.  Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Pitch and execute debt transactions in Syndicated Bank, Institutional Loan, and High Yield Debt Capital Markets
• Engage in Best Efforts transactions as well as in Corporate and Sponsor Underwriting activities for event-driven transactions
• Analyze companies and their Capital Structure
• Make recommendations to clients
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within Investment Banking Program
• Review and analyze market data, valuation analyses, models, and presentations that require research, evaluation, selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium deliverables
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Interact with internal and external customers

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Leveraged Finance or Corporate Banking experience
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively independently, as well as in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree with academic distinction and coursework in financial accounting and corporate finance; MBA or CFA a plus
• Willingness to work long hours in a demanding, highly focused collaborative and fast paced team environment with a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results

Job Expectations:

• Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
• Registration for FINRA Series 63 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.
• Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.
• 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.
• 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
• 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001

Pay Range: 

• New York City-Pay Range: $175,000 - $225,000

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.

$150,000.00 - $250,000.00

Posting End Date:

4 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.