About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Research Associate

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.

In this role, you will:

The Corporate Finance (CF) team provides differentiated and value-added content and advice for key clients and for bankers and product specialists across CIB. The CF practice provides product agnostic financing / M&A structuring advice, liability management, credit ratings advice, and technical expertise on tax, accounting, and structuring matters.

Analysts have an unparalleled opportunity to work with senior NY bankers, in small project teams.

Analysts will support bankers on preparing pitch books for client meetings. Key work areas would include:

Advising clients on policy decisions such as optimal capital structure, capital allocation, return of capital etc. utilizing modeling and quantitative tools
Partner with senior bankers to create client-and situation-specific materials on ESG considerations across lending, debt capital markets, equity capital markets, advisory engagements, risk management and liquidity
Offering solutions on various corporate finance topics such as cost of capital, valuation, leverage, liquidity, share repurchases, dividend payouts, pensions etc.
Advise on complex M&A and strategic separations / subsidiary redeployment (spinoffs, split-offs, Reverse Morris Trusts), IPO structures, dispositions, cross-border M&A, structuring, JV structure, joint bids, break-ups etc.
Supporting end-to-end deal execution processes from model development to client pitch to transaction execution.
Create complex excel models to analyze large data sets and aim to incorporate VBA/Python automation in-order to reduce time required to execute such models.
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

2+ years of Securities Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Investment banking experience of 2-5 years post MBA / CA (CFA certification would be an added advantage)
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
Prior Environmental Social Governance (ESG) experience, analytics and sustainable finance experience is preferred
Strong analytical, quantitative, and statistical skills
Strong financial modeling and presentation skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
Familiar with US company filings and accounting standards
Experience in Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Posting End Date:

16 Apr 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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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.