Associate, Structured Finance - Energy & Power

Wells Fargo•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate for Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking to sit within the Energy & Power group focused on project finance. Wells Fargo’s growing Project & Asset Finance business is an integral part of the Energy & Power (“E&P”) group, providing financing, capital markets and advisory services to corporate and infrastructure fund clients. Our coverage universe includes independent power producers, infrastructure / private equity funds and utilities globally. Wells Fargo's E&P business is a market-leading franchise in the sector, including top ranked positions in the equity and debt capital markets league tables.

Requirements

2+ years of Structured Finance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Registration for FINRA Series 63 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.
Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.
Registration for Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.
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.

Nice To Haves

2+ year of experience working in Project Finance, Renewables, LNG or with Energy and Power clients
Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Strong financial modeling skills
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Bachelor's Degree with academic distinction and coursework in financial accounting and corporate finance
Professional experience through internships, part-time or full-time work, and/or extracurricular activities

Responsibilities

Participate in the structuring and execution of highly customized financing transactions in the Energy & Power sector as an active member of a deal execution team
Assist with technical due diligence, financial modeling, and credit analysis for new loan originations
Partner with members of the client team to complete periodic reviews, risk monitoring and internal reporting timely and accurately for clients in the portfolio
Assist the client or deal team in the preparation of materials to be used for client proposals
Learn the bank’s credit policies and procedures, as well as internal tools and systems; assist with satisfying regulatory and compliance requirements for deal closings
Build knowledge about industry trends, key risks and main participants, as well as about the financing solutions available to the team’s clients
Contribute to ad-hoc projects and presentations including maintaining and populating databases as directed by senior team members