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The Real Estate Securitization and Capital Markets (“RESCM”) group within Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“WFS”) is the product group responsible for structuring and securitizing commercial real estate assets for Wells Fargo Bank, NA and third-party clients. The group has a wide range of clients, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, opportunity funds and commercial real estate finance companies.

About this role:

The Lead Investment Banker candidate will take the lead role in executing commercial real estate securitizations, including as fixed or floating rate CMBS, CRE CLO, and real estate ABS. The position will be actively involved in all aspects of business growth and deal execution through the creation of pitch books, maintaining credit models and diligence files, negotiation of legal documentation, and assistance in the sale/distribution of bonds. The candidate’s responsibility also includes guiding deal teams and third-party clients through all facets of the securitization process. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Help clients achieve goals by analyzing collateral for creative structural features for proposed CMBS, CRE CLO or any other form of real estate securitization.

• Maintain existing client relationships and grow third party agented securitizations with an emphasis on solutions for clients with complex needs.

• Execute deals by coordinating loan sellers, syndication group, counsel, accountants, rating agencies, investors, and deal vendors.

• Maintain thorough market knowledge for any factors that may create future opportunities or affect current deal execution.

• Actively collaborate with team to successfully achieve any and all goals.

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.

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 professional experience within Securitization Markets

• Completion of MBA, CFA, or M.S. in financial engineering

• Active SIE, S79 & S63 licensing

• Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, such as discounted cash flows

• Knowledge of structured products rating agency frameworks

• A focus in commercial real estate or capital markets

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with senior executives and clients

• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, information systems and programming

• Ability to work in a dynamic and demanding work environment

• Dedication to building a career in the financial services industry

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work outside traditional 40 hour work week

Pay Range:

• New York, New York: $250,000.00 USD Annual

Posting Locations:

• 500 W. 33rd St, New York, New York 10001

• Required location listed above.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Posting may come down early based on applicant volume.

This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply 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.

Pay Range

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

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