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.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking Investment Banking Associates to join our Mid-Cap Investment Banking team in our Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA locations. Associates are responsible for working on client coverage materials, conducting industry research and screening, transaction origination and execution of the full range of investment banking products and services across diverse sectors. Primary sectors covered include Industrials and Consumer & Retail, but may also include Technology, Media & Telecom, Oil & Gas and others based on client needs.
In this role, you will:
- Work to support the business strategy and relevant teams to expand Wells Fargo’s investment banking activities in the region
- Support senior bankers with relationship management responsibilities, which aligns with consistent coverage of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking clients
- Prepare marketing documents, including pitch materials, confidential offering memoranda and management presentations
- Keep abreast of key market developments and establish knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics
- Coordinate closely with internal and external resources to help arrange client meetings and important engagements
- Perform financial analysis, including comparable transactions and public company analysis
- Create detailed financial models used for valuation purposes
- Conduct extensive financial and industry due diligence to evaluate the risk/return parameters of a transaction
- Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to present various pieces of analysis
- Manage transaction logistics, including organizing data rooms and working group lists
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Investment Banking Program experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
- 1+ year of experience across the full M&A transaction life cycle, including origination and execution
- Prior experience at a large investment banking platform and/or a leading securities firm
- Robust modeling experience relating to M&A and LBO related transactions
- Sound analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to take on significant responsibility
- High level of personal motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and a broad intellectual capacity
- Ability to function both independently and as part of a team while meeting stringent deadlines and work quality standards
- Prior experience working in a demanding, highly focused, collaborative, team environment
- Strong team player that works with a high level of ethics and integrity
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Job Expectations:
- Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
- Ability to work additional hours as needed
- 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.
- For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite may also be required.
- This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to compliance with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report 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.
Work Location:
- Chicago, IL 60606 – 10 S Wacker
- Los Angeles, CA 90067 – 1800 Century Park E
Salary Ranges IL and CA:
- 1st year base: $175K - $175K
- 2nd year base: $200K - $200K
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.
$150,000.00 - $250,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- 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
Posting End Date:
25 May 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.
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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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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
