Investment Banking Program Associate - A&D Geologist

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 a Geologist, at the Associate level, to join its team. The position will report to the Head of Acquisitions & Divestitures. 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: Generate strategic content, including financial and technical analysis and product-specific concepts 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 complex ideas and analyses to internal and external parties Coordinate deliverables with internal product partners 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 Desired Qualifications: Experience in Aries, PHDWin, and Spotfire Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Willingness to work long hours in a demanding, highly focused collaborative and fast paced team environment with a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results Strong financial modeling skills 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 This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents. 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