Executive Director, Senior Lead ABS Investment Banker

About the role

This role is for a Senior Lead ABS Investment Banker within the Structured Products Group (SPG) at Wells Fargo. The SPG provides financing and capital markets execution to companies that originate or invest in non-mortgage consumer assets including credit cards, auto loans/leases/floorplan, timeshare, unsecured consumer and commercial assets including equipment, transportation, whole business, fiber and cell tower.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing, origination, execution and portfolio management of lending facilities and capital markets transactions with a focus on commercial assets
• Lead client coverage teams in creating pitch books, marketing materials for securitizations, developing rating agency presentations, term sheets, underwriting memos, as well as negotiating legal documentation
• Play a critical role in all aspects of the deal origination and execution process
• Closely partner with various constituencies across Wells Fargo, including Credit Risk, Sales and Trading, Syndicate, Coverage Banking, DCM, Leverage Finance, Compliance, and Legal

Requirements

• 7+ years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent through work experience, training, military experience, education
• 5+ years of experience in commercial structured products
• 7 years capital markets industry experience
• Experience in originating/underwriting ABS capital markets transactions and/or credit facilities or similar CLO, CMBS, RMBS, products is preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills with attention to detail
• Able to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
• Able to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Desired Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills with attention to detail
• Able to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
• Able to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

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 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 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