Associate, Investment Banking – Financial Sponsors, Infrastructure

Wells Fargo & Company•New York, NY

1d•$175,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking, commercial real estate lending and servicing, investment banking, equity and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe. Banking is responsible for the origination, execution, and portfolio management of all corporate banking products and services, including credit, treasury management, and deposits; providing coverage and execution for all investment banking solutions, including capital raising, subscription finance, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). The Financial Sponsors Group is seeking an Associate with prior Infrastructure Fund investment banking coverage and Project Finance experience to join their team in our New York City office. The team partners with both industry and product groups to deliver high quality advice and solutions to our clients. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of corporate and investment banking products (including M&A, capital markets, LBOs, etc.), a strong work ethic, ability to research and generate unique content for clients, and creative, team-oriented approach to solving problems. The Associate will have the opportunity to work with private equity clients as they evaluate and execute new equity and debt investments, monetize existing investments, and contemplate capital structure solutions at both the portfolio company and fund level. This work will allow the candidate to cover a wide range of complex transactions including leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, recapitalizations, strategic advisory assignments, and executions of public and private capital markets transactions.

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

Nice To Haves

Investment Banking experience
Experience and knowledge of the Infrastructure Fund coverage space and Project Finance
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
A Master's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or economics
Strong grasp of corporate finance, valuation, and financial accounting
Demonstrated excellence in working effectively as an individual and as part of a team
An individual who demonstrates a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

Support senior bankers in their relationship management responsibilities, including interaction with current and prospective clients
Create detailed financial models, including LBO models and other financial and valuation analysis
Participate in and help drive all aspects of deal coordination, including conducting due diligence efforts, drafting and reviewing marketing materials and liaising with potential buyers, other advisors and team members
Assist the senior banker and deal teams to analyze financial statements, conduct due diligence, build complex financial models, complete industry and comp analysis, and distill large amounts of information into concise memos that address key credit risks
Demonstrate a strong understanding of Wells Fargo’s credit risk policies, risk appetite, and underwriting guidelines
Support a collaborative and inclusive environment