2025 Intern Conversion - 2026 Investment Banking Associate Program (Consumer & Retail)

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Investment Banking Overview

The Investment Banking (IB) group which is organized by industry or product is dedicated to understanding the unique competitive and operating environments of our clients. The group combines strong relationships and industry knowledge with superior capital markets and advisory capabilities that includes debt and equity underwriting mergers and acquisitions and loan syndications. The team maintains active relationships with a broad universe of middle market large corporate financial sponsor and institutional clients and is highly experienced in delivering exceptional execution.

Investment Banking Industry Coverage Teams

Provides a full range of investment banking and advisory services to clients in the following industries:

• Consumer & Retail
• Financial Institutions Group
• Energy & Power
• Healthcare
• Industrials
• Mid-Cap
• Real Estate Gaming Lodging and Leisure (REGAL)
• Technology Media & Telecommunications
• Financial Sponsors Group

Investment Banking Product Teams

Provides a full range of execution capabilities and services to clients in the following products:

• Leveraged Finance
• Mergers & Acquisitions

WHAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS

The Investment Banking Associate Program provides associates with a comprehensive seven-week training program in Charlotte before beginning work with their business unit. The training combines all the associates from various lines of business and includes classroom instruction in financial accounting credit analysis products structuring corporate valuation and financial modeling as well as preparation for the Securities Industry Essential (SIE) the Series 79 Top Off and the Series 63 license exams. Wells Fargo professionals and consultants with special expertise in their fields equip associates with the skills knowledge and tools to make an immediate contribution to their team. Associates will also receive on-the-job coaching mentoring and feedback throughout their tenure.

As active team members in a focused industry or product group associates help orchestrate capital raising and strategic advisory transactions. Associates assume significant responsibility that may include:

• Developing and maintaining models to depict projected financial results and to value companies
• Supporting various financial analyses including valuations and merger consequences
• Performing comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research
• Preparing presentations and other materials for clients
• Conducting research participating in strategic planning and assisting in the execution of advisory services
• Participating in client meetings due diligence visits and other client interactions to gain exposure to key executives and senior bankers
• Developing and mentoring junior talent

In this role you will:

• Participate in analyzing companies and client investments
• Make recommendations to clients on investments
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within Investment Banking Program
• Review and analyze market data valuation analyses models and presentations that require research evaluation selection of alternatives and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
• Present recommendations for resolving business challenges and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the function policies procedures and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Interact with internal and external customers

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

Required Qualifications for Europe Middle East & Africa only:

• Experience in Investment Banking Program or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience training military experience education

Desired Qualifications:

• A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with an expected graduation date of December 2025 -June 2026
• Successful completion of 2025 Investment Banking Summer Associate Program
• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as well as independently in a collaborative change driven environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint) skills
• Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism student organization involvement study abroad program(s) leadership position(s) non-profit involvement

Job Expectations:

• 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.
• 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.

Program Locations: Associate opportunities are available in Charlotte and New York with limited opportunities in Houston Chicago and Washington D.C.

Pay Range:

NC (Charlotte): $175000 Yearly

NY (New York City): $175000 Yearly

TX (Houston): $175000 Yearly

IL (Chicago): $175000 Yearly

Washington D.C.: $175000 Yearly

This position may be 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.

Based on the volume of applications received this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date. If you do not apply prior to the closing of this posting we encourage you to apply for other opportunities with Wells Fargo. After submitting your application please monitor your e-mail for future communications.

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 units 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see ourDrug and Alcohol Policyto learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements skills experience or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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