Vice President, Investment Banking - Biotech

Wells Fargo’s Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets, and advisory solutions—including sales, trading, and research—to corporate, government, and institutional clients. The group focuses on clients’ overall financial needs, considering their total relationship with Wells Fargo.

About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Investment Banker, Vice President to join the growing Healthcare Investment Banking Group, specifically aligned to Biotech. In this role, you will lead complex initiatives and independently manage client relationships, including origination, structuring, and execution of Corporate and Investment Banking products and services.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and deliver comprehensive solutions in M&A across public and private clients, and Capital Markets
• Analyze and resolve multi-faceted business and operational challenges, making decisions that influence cross-functional teams and advance new initiatives
• Apply deep knowledge of products, markets, and clients while ensuring compliance and precision in execution
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Mentor peers and foster collaboration

Requirements

• 5+ years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Healthcare Investment Banking experience
• Experience in Biotech
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong track record of originating and executing M&A and capital markets transactions
• Ability to lead and coach junior staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with senior executive-level leaders and clients
• Persuasive communication skills with comfort in speaking with business stakeholders and clients
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
• Knowledge and understanding of business development: business vision, strategies, and goals

Job Expectations

• Registration for Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam must be completed within 90 days of hire date if not available for transfer upon hire (FINRA recognized equivalents accepted)
• Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 90 days of hire date if not available for transfer upon hire (FINRA recognized equivalents accepted)
• Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if not available for transfer upon hire (FINRA recognized equivalents accepted)
• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements; candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire
• Individuals subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer
• Successful candidates must meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, including 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
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Posting locations: New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Charlotte, NC

Pay

• New York City: $275,000
• San Francisco: $275,000
• Pay range: $185,000 – $300,000 (base pay varies by factors including demonstrated performance, skills, experience, or work location)
• Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities

Benefits

• 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