About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join their team in London and act as primary support for debt capital markets bankers in the origination of investment grade public bonds across USD, EUR and GBP markets; coordination of a team of juniors with progression towards a client coverage function.

In this role, you will:

Prepare marketing documents, including pitch materials, offering materials, rating agency materials, roadshow marketing materials and management presentations.
Conduct financial and industry due diligence to evaluate the risk/return parameters of a transaction.
Participate in due diligence calls and other client interactions during which they gain exposure to key executives and senior bankers.
Participate in the execution and pricing of transactions in the global debt capital markets.
Support a team of DCM coverage and syndicate bankers.
Have managerial oversight of a team of analysts with responsibility for the functions above across DCM asset classes.
Have Progression visibility towards future client coverage roles

Required Qualifications:

Strong analytical and written communication skills
Proven academic performance. Educated to BSc level strongly preferred
Must demonstrate high level of personal motivation
Strong interpersonal skills.
Must be comfortable functioning both independently and as part of a team, meeting stringent deadlines and work quality standards.
Able to learn quickly and apply critical thinking skills to achieve objectives for both internal and external clients.
Exceptional attention to detail with a strong sense of personal accountability.
Ability to work as a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, including ability to coordinate multiple work streams and deliver against tight timelines, with managerial and coordination skills
Demonstrated experience in analyzing financial statements.
Experience in using Excel to analyze and clearly present data.
Proficient use of Word and PowerPoint.
Proficient user of Bloomberg.
Ability to interact with clients in a confident and professional manner.
Fluency in English and an additional language is a plus.
Previous debt capital markets experience required
Experience in Investment banking, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Job Expectations:

This position is deemed to be a Certified Person function under the FCA and PRA Certification Regime. You must at all times remain fit and proper to perform your role, and this will be assessed on at least an annual basis

In addition to the responsibilities summarised in your job description, you are also required to comply at all times with the FCA/PRA Conduct Rules:

You must act with integrity.
You must act with due skill, care and diligence.
You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.

Posting End Date:

10 Apr 2025

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

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