Associate, Corporate Debt Finance

Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo.

Markets provides solutions to clients with the means to manage their exposure through various derivatives, lending and cash products across Structured Products Group, Rates, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading.

Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate to join our Corporate Debt Finance (CDF) team in The Structured Products Group (SPG) in New York or Charlotte.  Their primary focus will be on origination and execution of CLO transactions and asset backed credit facilities. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced 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 including prioritizing and resolving issues in a timely manner with good decision-making skills
• BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance or economics

Job Expectations:

• Registration for FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE) 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 7 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 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.
• Ability to travel as needed
• Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Posting Locations:

• 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001
• 550 S. Tryon St. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
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Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$139,000.00 - $260,000.00

Posting End Date:

15 Mar 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.