Vice President - Lead Investment Banker - Real Estate Securitization and Capital Markets

Wells Fargo Bank•New York, NY

20d

About The Position

About this role: The Real Estate Securitization and Capital Markets (“RESCM”) group within Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“WFS”) is the product group responsible for the structuring and securitizing commercial real estate assets for Wells Fargo Bank, NA and third-party clients. The group has a wide range of clients, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, opportunity funds and commercial real estate finance companies. The candidate will take the lead role in executing commercial real estate securitizations, including as fixed or floating rate CMBS, CRE CLO, and real estate ABS. The position will be actively involved in all aspects of business growth and deal execution, through the creation of pitch books, maintaining credit models and diligence files, negotiation of legal documentation, and assistance in the sale/distribution of bonds. The candidate’s responsibility also includes guiding deal teams and third-party clients through all facets of the securitization process. Day-to-day responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: In this role, you will: Help clients achieve goals by analyzing collateral for creative structural features for proposed CMBS, CRE CLO or any other form of real estate securitization. Maintain existing client relationships and grow third party agented securitizations with an emphasis on solutions for clients with complex needs. Execute deals by coordinating loan sellers, syndication group, counsel, accountants, rating agencies, investors, and deal vendors. Maintain thorough market knowledge for any factors that may create future opportunities or affect current deal execution. Actively collaborate with team to successfully achieve any and all goals. Lead complex initiatives as a high-level individual contributor in the Investment Banking Capital Markets Divisions, including those that are cross-functional and have broad impact Participate in large-scale planning for Investment Banking functional area Review and analyze complex, multi-faceted, large-scale, and long-term business, operational, or technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented factors Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring understanding of Investment Banking functional area, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead a broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives Collaborate and consult with Investment Banking peers, colleagues, and middle to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals Lead Investment Banking projects and teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Requirements

5+ years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to work additional hours as needed
This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check.
Internal transfers are subject to compliance with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification.
Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.

Nice To Haves

Completion of MBA, CFA, or M.S. in financial engineering
SIE, S79 & S63
Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, such as discounted cash flows
Knowledge of structured products rating agency frameworks
A focus in commercial real estate or capital markets
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with senior executives and clients
Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, information systems and programming
Willingness to work long hours
Ability to work in a dynamic and demanding work environment
Dedication to building a career in the financial services industry

Responsibilities

Help clients achieve goals by analyzing collateral for creative structural features for proposed CMBS, CRE CLO or any other form of real estate securitization.
Maintain existing client relationships and grow third party agented securitizations with an emphasis on solutions for clients with complex needs.
Execute deals by coordinating loan sellers, syndication group, counsel, accountants, rating agencies, investors, and deal vendors.
Maintain thorough market knowledge for any factors that may create future opportunities or affect current deal execution.
Actively collaborate with team to successfully achieve any and all goals.
Lead complex initiatives as a high-level individual contributor in the Investment Banking Capital Markets Divisions, including those that are cross-functional and have broad impact
Participate in large-scale planning for Investment Banking functional area
Review and analyze complex, multi-faceted, large-scale, and long-term business, operational, or technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented factors
Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring understanding of Investment Banking functional area, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead a broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate and consult with Investment Banking peers, colleagues, and middle to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead Investment Banking projects and teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below.
Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement