Project Finance, Vice President - Power

Wells Fargo•New York, NY

6d•$215,000 - $355,000

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Project Finance Vice President within the Corporate & Investment Bank’s Energy & Power group. The role will originate, structure, and execute energy infrastructure transactions, including thermal generation, micro-grid solutions for data centers, pipelines, and LNG facilities. Project & Asset Finance is an integral part of the Energy & Power group and provides financing, capital markets, and advisory services to corporate and infrastructure fund clients. The coverage universe includes independent power producers, infrastructure and private equity funds, and utilities globally. The successful candidate will lead client relationships and transaction execution, coordinate with internal product and risk partners, develop the franchise, and mentor team members. The position is based in New York, New York, and may require travel up to 50% of the time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Structured Finance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
Complete registration for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam within 90 days of hire if it is not available for transfer; FINRA-recognized equivalents are accepted.
Complete registration for FINRA Series 63 or 66 within 90 days of hire if it is not available for transfer; FINRA-recognized equivalents are accepted.
Complete registration for FINRA Series 79 within 90 days of hire if it is not available for transfer; FINRA-recognized equivalents are accepted.
Successfully complete and pass a background check before hire and meet ongoing regulatory obligations associated with FINRA screening.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

At least 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 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 interactions, 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, taking a leadership and active structuring role.
Lead execution teams and guide and oversee the pitching, structuring, and execution of project financing transactions in coordination with Credit Risk Management.
Coordinate execution and distribution strategies 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.