Analyst, Investment Banking

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a High Grade Debt Capital Markets Analyst as part of the Corporate & Investment Banking Group, covering the Financial Institutions sector.

The High Grade Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team originates, structures, and underwrites various debt securities for corporate clients with predominantly investment grade ratings. The DCM team collaborates closely with investment banking coverage partners and relationship managers as product experts to provide debt financing solutions tailored to clients' needs. The team's expertise includes public and private bonds, revolving credit facilities, term loans, syndicated acquisition financing, hybrids, and commercial paper.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover a range of clients in the Financial Institutions sector.
• Assist in pitching and executing capital markets debt transactions (primarily publicly traded bonds and other debt securities).
• Participate in analyzing companies and their capital structures.
• Make recommendations to clients.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the Investment Banking Program.
• Review and analyze market data, valuation analyses, models, and presentations.
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
• Take ownership of client deliverables and coordinate with your team to execute.
• Interact with internal and external customers.
• Assist the team in tracking macro-economic events and impacts to the market, as well as potential product pricing impacts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 6+ months of Investment Banking Program experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
• 6+ months of capital markets experience (desired).
• 6+ months of financial services industry experience (desired).
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with academic distinction and coursework in financial accounting, economics, 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

• Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment.
• FINRA Series 63 and 79 examinations, or equivalent, must be completed within a 90 or 180-day period following commencement of employment, depending on the number of licenses needed.
• Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory.
• Specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply.
• Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards.
• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing.