Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking, commercial real estate lending and servicing, investment banking, equity and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe.
About this role:
The Energy and Power Investment Banking team at Wells Fargo is seeking a talented and experienced Vice President Investment Banker to play a pivotal role in the growth of our business. This banker will directly support Energy Solutions and Technology.
In this role, you will:
The Vice President will be responsible for independently working with clients and handling complex transactions.
A successful candidate will have well-developed knowledge of products and services, marketplace, and clients (ideally with familiarity of clients within Energy and Power). This position will be directly involved in the origination, structuring, and execution of Corporate and Investment Banking products and services for existing clients and prospects.
The Vice President will assist in delivering the full range of products and services to clients through formulating financial strategy and policy with clients at the executive management level, managing client relationships, and executing mandated assignments in public and private equity, M&A, loan and high yield and convertible securities transactions.
The position requires a high level of initiative and the ability to work within a fast-paced team environment. You must bring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Precise attention to detail is essential. You must demonstrate a habit of learning and mastering complex material and a practiced ability to communicate the same.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in the Energy and Power industry
Experience in Energy Solutions and Technology is a plus
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong track record of originating and executing M&A and capital markets transactions
Ability to lead junior staff
Highly developed writing skills
A 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 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
Registration for FINRA Series 7 (or 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
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.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Posting Location:
- 1000 Louisiana St. - Houston, TX 77002
Base Pay:
Houston, TX - Pay Range: $275,000 - $275,000
Posting End Date:
7 Jun 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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