Tax Equity Originator - Executive Director

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About the Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Tax Equity Originator - Executive Director within the Renewable Energy and Environmental Financing (REEF) group.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage customer relationships through all stages of transactions, from initial bid to execution and funding.
• Collaborate with other parts of the bank to maximize both customer and shareholder benefit from each relationship.
• Lead all aspects of tax equity transaction structuring, negotiation, documentation, and diligence, developing and adapting risk mitigation tools as technologies and markets evolve.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to develop new products or asset classes, enter new markets, or build new systems to create incremental revenue, increase profitability, demonstrate market leadership, capture internal efficiencies, and provide avenues for growth.
• Serve as a mentor and advisor to less experienced individuals.
• Complete work in accordance with all risk management, compliance, and business process expectations, and participate in the determination of these expectations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Renewable Energy Investment Origination experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience with renewable energy finance/tax equity investing.
• Project finance experience preferred.
• Passion for renewable energy as demonstrated either through education or work experience.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and organization, and ability to solve complex or abstract problems.
• Ability to contribute to projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while working effectively across internal and external stakeholders.

Locations

• 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA
• 550 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
• 51 John F Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ

Pay

Salary range is determined by location of the job and 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, including discretionary bonuses, Restricted Share Rights, or other long-term incentive awards.

• San Francisco, CA: $215,000.00 - $355,000.00 USD Annual
• Charlotte, NC: $215,000.00 - $355,000.00 USD Annual
• Short Hills, NJ: $215,000.00 - $355,000.00 USD Annual

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, including:

• 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