Associate, Investment Banking - Fund Solutions

Wells Fargo Bank•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fund Solutions team within Wells Fargo’s Corporate & Investment Bank Fund Finance group provides asset managers and private capital investors with financing and capital-raising products, including Net Asset Value financing, structured products such as Collateralized Fund Obligations (CFOs) and rated feeders, advisory services, and capital-raising solutions. The Associate will support the origination, structuring, and execution of these products, with particular focus on structured products. The role involves financial modeling, portfolio analysis, transaction structuring, coordination with rating agencies and investors, legal documentation, and execution through closing. The Associate will manage complex workstreams and contribute to the growth of the Fund Solutions business while supporting the bank’s customer relationship, risk mitigation, and compliance priorities. The position is based at 500 West 33rd Street in New York, New York. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. The role requires obtaining or maintaining applicable FINRA licenses, including Series 63 and 79 or recognized equivalents, within the stated post-hire time period if not transferable upon hire. Candidates must pass the required background screening and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and ongoing regulatory requirements. The stated base pay range for New York City is $175,000–$225,000; employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. The posting also lists a broader range of $150,000–$250,000.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
Obtain and/or maintain the appropriate FINRA license(s) for ongoing employment; Series 63 and 79 examinations or recognized equivalents must be completed within 90 or 180 days after starting, depending on the licenses needed, if not immediately transferable upon hire.
Comply with applicable state law registration and licensing requirements; additional product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply.
Meet enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards and successfully pass a background check before hire.
Meet ongoing regulatory obligations, including periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
Willingness to work 50 or more hours per week, depending on workload.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and comply with applicable policies if affected by outside-activity or personal-investing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience originating and monitoring subscription facilities, NAV facilities, asset-backed finance facilities, securitizations, or other structured products is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of private capital, fund finance, and structured finance, including waterfalls, amortization profiles, investment strategies, cash flows, performance metrics, and product use cases.
Ability to analyze large data sets to derive insights on expected fund performance, pricing strategies, and optimal structuring.
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail and accuracy.
High proficiency and efficiency in Excel, including writing formulas, organizing, analyzing and formatting data, and recognizing and auditing errors.
Ability to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining quality and consistency.
Ability to change focus quickly and stay organized.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience reading, negotiating, and/or interpreting legal documents.
High personal motivation, including anticipating questions and issues and doing more than requested.
Direct client interaction experience, including some interaction with senior decision makers.

Responsibilities

Manage transaction execution from initial deal preparation and structuring through marketing, investor diligence, documentation, and closing.
Build and maintain detailed transaction models for CFOs, rated feeders, Secondary NAV facilities, and other structured or lending transactions.
Analyze portfolio characteristics, including projected cash flows, investment strategies, and fund seasoning, to develop financing solutions and portfolio construction.
Conduct due diligence, including reviewing financial statements, fund documents, and legal agreements.
Work with rating agencies to obtain debt ratings.
Prepare client presentations, transaction materials, term sheets, internal approval memoranda, and investor marketing materials.
Perform credit underwriting for new transactions and support annual reviews of existing facilities.
Prepare borrowing base calculations in Excel.
Work with internal and external counsel to negotiate legal documentation.
Negotiate, structure, and execute amendments and other facility modifications.
Partner with analysts and internal partners to manage compliance, booking, and funding processes.
Contribute to portfolio analysis across the broader Fund Finance team portfolio.
Complete and maintain required FINRA licenses and comply with state registration, licensing, and ongoing regulatory requirements.
Travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.