Vice President, Corporate Debt Finance Banking

Wells Fargo • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President, Lead Investment Banker to join its Corporate Debt Finance (CDF) team within the Structured Products Group (SPG). The primary focus is the origination and execution of asset-backed credit facilities. The role also covers a range of capital solutions, including rated note feeders, insurance capital financing solutions, and other bespoke financing and securitization products. The position works with CDF senior leadership on lending strategy, supports client relationships, manages transaction execution and credit facility portfolio management, and helps grow lending and securitization products.

The role is based at 550 South Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. It requires on-site work in accordance with current office requirements, travel up to 10% of the time, and additional hours as needed. Appropriate FINRA licenses must be obtained or maintained for continued employment; required examinations may need to be completed within 90 or 180 days after employment begins. Candidates must also pass FINRA background screening and comply with applicable regulatory, licensing, and personal-account-dealing requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination of these.
• Obtain and/or maintain appropriate FINRA licenses for ongoing employment; required examinations and applicable state registration and licensing requirements must be met.
• Successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire and meet ongoing regulatory obligations.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in CDF/CLOs, structured products, and/or leveraged finance.
• BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance, or economics.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven client relationship skills, extensive product knowledge, and technical expertise.
• Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while balancing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and across organizational levels, with flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving landscape.
• Ability to prioritize and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert across capital solutions, including rated note feeders, insurance capital financing solutions, and other bespoke financing and securitization products.
• Work with CDF senior leadership to help drive lending business strategy and support management of client relationships as a deal team member.
• Execute transactions, including facilitating term sheets and legal documents, managing diligence and credit approval processes, and overseeing credit facility portfolio management.
• Help drive growth of new products across lending and securitization.
• Partner with Credit Risk, Sales and Trading, Syndicate, Investment Banking Coverage, Corporate Banking Coverage, DCM, Leveraged Finance, Compliance, and Legal.
• Travel up to 10% of the time and work additional hours as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed