Associate, Corporate Debt Finance

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

1d•$139,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 an Associate to join our Corporate Debt Finance (CDF) team in The Structured Products Group (SPG) in New York or Charlotte. Their primary focus will be on origination and execution of CLO transactions and asset backed credit facilities. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com. In this role, you will: Provide support in the origination and execution of primary CLO transactions working closely across structuring and syndicate throughout the deal process Interact with CLO issuers and asset manager clients, investors, rating agencies, legal counsel, and internally with syndicate and sales, middle office and operations personnel Carry out the execution process of a transaction, including marketing materials, documentation, guidance on structuring and deal modeling, rating agency correspondence, investor requests and analysis Work closely with senior members of the team to help drive growth of the CLO franchise in generating new issue mandates by connecting CLO managers and debt and equity investors Assist in the underwriting and execution of asset backed lending facilities including both broadly syndicated CLO warehouses and middle market lending facilities Facilitate term sheets and legal documents, manage the diligence and credit approval processes and oversee the portfolio management of credit facilities

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in CLOs, structured products and/or leveraged finance
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Proven client relationship skills as well as extensive product knowledge and technical expertise
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration and adaptability are important
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving landscape including prioritizing and resolving issues in a timely manner with good decision-making skills
BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance or economics

Responsibilities

Provide support in the origination and execution of primary CLO transactions working closely across structuring and syndicate throughout the deal process
Interact with CLO issuers and asset manager clients, investors, rating agencies, legal counsel, and internally with syndicate and sales, middle office and operations personnel
Carry out the execution process of a transaction, including marketing materials, documentation, guidance on structuring and deal modeling, rating agency correspondence, investor requests and analysis
Work closely with senior members of the team to help drive growth of the CLO franchise in generating new issue mandates by connecting CLO managers and debt and equity investors
Assist in the underwriting and execution of asset backed lending facilities including both broadly syndicated CLO warehouses and middle market lending facilities
Facilitate term sheets and legal documents, manage the diligence and credit approval processes and oversee the portfolio management of credit facilities