Vice President, Corporate Banking - Renewables

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. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President to support CIB Banking's Energy & Power Project Finance Portfolio Management team, which manages a growing loan portfolio with significant activity, including refinancings, project finance monitoring, waivers, and amendments. Wells Fargo's growing Renewables & Asset Finance ("RAF") business is an integral part of the Power, Utilities & Renewables ("PUR") group within Energy & Power, providing financing, capital markets and advisory services to corporate clients across. Our coverage universe includes renewable developers, independent power producers, infrastructure and private equity funds, and utilities globally, supporting lending activity across renewables, thermal generation, midstream, and broader energy infrastructure assets. The PUR group is a market-leading franchise in the sector, including top ranked positions in the equity and debt capital markets league tables.

In This Role, You Will

• Manage and oversee credit aspects (including structured financings such as construction, operating, and warehouse facilities, as well as corporate Holdco financings) of a broad portfolio of sponsor-owned portfolios or public companies across energy transition / renewables sector, thermal generation, midstream and energy infrastructure
• Perform detailed credit, financial statement analysis, industry analysis and projection modeling to ensure accurate and timely monitoring, accurate risk ratings, covenant compliance, watchlist updates, recognition of potential problems loans of a leveraged credit portfolio
• Lead credit underwriting, with the support of the Associate & Analyst, for a portfolio of accounts
• Provide high touch portfolio monitoring, trending & analytics and aggregate reporting. Provide and present portfolio updates as needed to senior leadership, risk management and coverage partners
• Perform monthly monitoring of operating & construction financings for renewable assets (wind, solar, and energy storage), including reviewing operating reports as well as progress and monthly construction draws
• Lead coordination and execution of loan booking, closing, legal documentation and compliance requirements
• Review and interpret credit policies and procedures and incorporate requirements into credit analysis, observations and monitoring
• Assist with coordination and preparation for borrower/portfolio reviews and responses for internal and external exams
• Manage communication between Borrowers and the syndicate of lenders for transactions where we act as Administrative Agent, in collaboration with the Leveraged Finance team
• Provide ongoing market intelligence to the team on coverage sectors and its main participants. Participate in the training and development of analysts within the team
• Represent the bank in maintaining relationships with clients.
• Review credit agreements and contribute to the analysis and review of project documents including but not limited to Consultant Reports, Power Purchase Agreements, Operations & Maintenance reports
• Collaborate and consult with peers, internal partners and stakeholders, including clients
• Be involved with managing, mentoring and training junior team members
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of Experience in CIB Portfolio Management, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Portfolio Management experience with large corporate clientele.
• Experience in deal execution or portfolio management in energy project finance, energy transition or tax equity sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong accounting skills and ability to analyze financial statements.
• Experience with serving as a peer mentor while training and developing less tenured colleagues.
• History of exercising sound judgment and making timely decisions in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong credit and technical skills and accounting knowledge.
• Experience in building partnerships, collaborating across lines of business, and effectively communicating at all levels of an organization.
  
  

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.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  
  

Posting Locations:

• 550 S Tryon St. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• 1000 Louisiana St. - Houston, Texas 77002
  
  

Posting End Date:

3 May 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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Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements

• Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
• Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
  
  

Reference Number

R-533854-1