Project Finance, Vice President - Power

Wells Fargo•New York, NY

5d•$215,000 - $355,000

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Project Finance Vice President for its Corporate & Investment Banking Energy & Power group. The role originates, structures, and executes energy infrastructure transactions, including thermal generation, micro-grid solutions for data centers, pipelines, and LNG facilities. Wells Fargo’s Project & Asset Finance business provides financing, capital markets, and advisory services to corporate and infrastructure fund clients, including independent power producers, infrastructure and private equity funds, and utilities globally. The Vice President leads client engagement and complex syndicated project finance transactions, including pitching, structuring, execution, and distribution. The role coordinates with Credit Risk Management, Debt Capital Markets, and other bank product partners, develops relationships with clients and industry partners, and mentors team members. The position may require travel up to 50% of the time.

Requirements

5+ years of Structured Finance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
Complete Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam registration within 90 days of hire if not transferable upon hire; FINRA-recognized equivalents are accepted.
Complete FINRA Series 63 or Series 66 registration within 90 days of hire if not transferable upon hire; FINRA-recognized equivalents are accepted.
Complete FINRA Series 79 registration within 90 days of hire if not transferable upon hire; FINRA-recognized equivalents are accepted.
Successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire and meet ongoing FINRA regulatory obligations.
Comply with applicable policies regarding outside activities or personal investing, including providing information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team when required.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in new deal execution in thermal power, pipeline, LNG, or renewables project finance.
Strong analytical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
High level of initiative and accountability.
Strong Excel skills, including project finance financial modeling, and intermediate Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.
Experience creating and modifying project finance models.
Knowledge of project finance credit agreements and structures.
Knowledge and understanding of corporate banking credits, cash flow analysis, and underwriting guidelines.
Ability to multitask across several assignments, with time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Lead client interaction, maintain regular dialogue, understand clients’ objectives and business pipelines, identify opportunities, provide advice and ideas, and recommend tailored financing solutions.
Position the bank to win left lead mandates for complex syndicated project finance transactions and play a leadership and active structuring role.
Lead execution teams and provide guidance and oversight in pitching, structuring, and executing project financing transactions in coordination with Credit Risk Management.
Coordinate execution and distribution strategy with Debt Capital Markets teams to support successful placement of financings.
Coordinate with other bank product partners, including Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Rates, FX, and Treasury Management.
Represent the bank and grow the franchise by developing relationships with clients, consultants, attorneys, and peers at other banks.
Mentor other team members.