Associate, CIB Investment Banking - Mid Cap

Wells Fargo & Company•Los Angeles, CA

5d•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. About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking Investment Banking Associates to join our Mid-Cap Investment Banking team in our Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA locations. Associates are responsible for working on client coverage materials, conducting industry research and screening, transaction origination and execution of the full range of investment banking products and services across diverse sectors. Primary sectors covered include Industrials and Consumer & Retail, but may also include Technology, Media & Telecom, Oil & Gas and others based on client needs.

Requirements

2+ years of Investment Banking Program experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
Ability to work additional hours as needed
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.
For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite may also be required.
This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check.
Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report 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.

Nice To Haves

1+ year of experience across the full M&A transaction life cycle, including origination and execution
Prior experience at a large investment banking platform and/or a leading securities firm
Robust modeling experience relating to M&A and LBO related transactions
Sound analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to take on significant responsibility
High level of personal motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and a broad intellectual capacity
Ability to function both independently and as part of a team while meeting stringent deadlines and work quality standards
Prior experience working in a demanding, highly focused, collaborative, team environment
Strong team player that works with a high level of ethics and integrity
Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

Work to support the business strategy and relevant teams to expand Wells Fargo’s investment banking activities in the region
Support senior bankers with relationship management responsibilities, which aligns with consistent coverage of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking clients
Prepare marketing documents, including pitch materials, confidential offering memoranda and management presentations
Keep abreast of key market developments and establish knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics
Coordinate closely with internal and external resources to help arrange client meetings and important engagements
Perform financial analysis, including comparable transactions and public company analysis
Create detailed financial models used for valuation purposes
Conduct extensive financial and industry due diligence to evaluate the risk/return parameters of a transaction
Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to present various pieces of analysis
Manage transaction logistics, including organizing data rooms and working group lists