Wells Fargo CLO Banking Associate

at  Wells Fargo

The Structured Products Group (SPG) within Wells Fargo Corporate Investment Bank is looking for an Associate to join in New York or Charlotte. The candidate will be a member of the Corporate Debt Finance (CDF) team with primary focus on origination and execution of collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transactions and asset backed credit facilities.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support in the origination and execution of primary CLO transactions working closely across structuring and syndicate throughout the deal process
• Interact with CLO issuers and asset manager clients, investors, rating agencies, legal counsel, and internally with syndicate and sales, middle office and operations personnel
• Carry out the execution process of a transaction, including marketing materials, documentation, guidance on structuring and deal modeling, rating agency correspondence, investor requests and analysis
• Work closely with senior members of the team to help drive growth of the CLO franchise in generating new issue mandates by connecting CLO managers and debt and equity investors
• Assist in the underwriting and execution of asset backed lending facilities including both broadly syndicated CLO warehouses and middle market lending facilities
• Facilitate term sheets and legal documents, manage the diligence and credit approval processes and oversee the portfolio management of credit facilities

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in CLOs, structured products and/or leveraged finance
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven client relationship skills as well as extensive product knowledge and technical expertise
• Outstanding problems solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
• Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration and adaptability are important
• 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
• BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance or economics

Job Expectations

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• 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. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Location: New York or Charlotte

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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• Provide support in the origination and execution of primary CLO transactions working closely across structuring and syndicate throughout the deal process
• Interact with CLO issuers and asset manager clients, investors, rating agencies, legal counsel, and internally with syndicate and sales, middle office and operations personnel
• Carry out the execution process of a transaction, including marketing materials, documentation, guidance on structuring and deal modeling, rating agency correspondence, investor requests and analysis
• Work closely with senior members of the team to help drive growth of the CLO franchise in generating new issue mandates by connecting CLO managers and debt and equity investors
• Assist in the underwriting and execution of asset backed lending facilities including both broadly syndicated CLO warehouses and middle market lending facilities
• Facilitate term sheets and legal documents, manage the diligence and credit approval processes and oversee the portfolio management of credit facilitie