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Vice President, Lead Investment Banker (Acquisitions & Divestitures - Engineering)

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Vice President, Lead Investment Banker (Acquisitions & Divestitures - Engineering)

Houston, TX

About this role:

Corporate & Investment Banking ("CIB") 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.

The Acquisitions & Divestitures ("A&D") team within the Energy & Power Group in CIB is seeking an execution banker, at the Vice President level, to join its team. The position will report to the Head of Acquisitions & Divestitures.

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The A&D team is an established practice at Wells Fargo and is a part of the firm's broader Energy & Power Investment Banking business, focused on advising companies operating in the upstream and midstream sectors. The team is comprised of experienced, product-focused bankers and partners with industry coverage bankers to develop strategic recommendations for clients.

In this role, you will:
  • Provide engineering analysis in support of the execution of A&D transactions for our corporate clients
  • Present complex ideas and analyses to internal and external parties
  • Generate strategic content, including industry analysis and product-specific concepts
  • Coordinate deliverables with internal product partners
  • Manage day-to-day project workflows
  • Develop junior talent
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:
  • 5+ years of Reservoir Engineering experience
  • Experience in energy markets
  • Ability to work effectively both independently as well as in a team environment
  • Ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven environment
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • High degree of proficiency in Aries, Spotfire, and suite of Microsoft office products
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 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
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Posting End Date:
28 Sep 2024
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-403636
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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