2027 Investment Banking Program Analyst (Japan) - Early Careers

Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services to over 12,000 clients around the world, including over 90% of the S&P 500.
A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transaction 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.
Investment Banking
Delivers strategic advisory, capital raising, and risk management expertise for global corporations, financial sponsors, institutional clients, and alternative asset Managers.
About this role:
As an Analyst, you will join the Japan Banking team and take part in all phases of the Banking business. Your responsibilities include supporting senior bankers in Japan and globally with financial analysis, preparation of client materials, and coordination of transactions. In this role, you gain exposure to client work and contribute to the delivery of strategic and financial solutions.
In this role, you will:

• Support senior bankers in their relationship responsibilities, including idea generation and interaction with existing and prospective clients
• Provide support to deliver the full platform of Wells Fargo's capabilities that may include Credit and other Risk Management Solutions, Investment Banking and Capital Markets, FX, Global Treasury Management and Trade Finance. There may be additional focus on certain areas subject to business needs
• Lead the preparation of written material, including pitch books, proposals, client materials and associated supporting analyses
• Play a key role in the execution function of a transaction including but not limited to preparing materials, support and coordinate due diligence, and negotiation
• Stay abreast of key market developments and establish knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics
• Coordinate closely with internal and external resources to arrange client meetings for bankers

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Investment Banking Program, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• University Bachelor's degree or above with a relevant focus
• Corporate and Investment banking experience, demonstrated through prior intern experience, training, and/or education
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and a solid financial modeling experience
• Must be fluent in Japanese and English. Fluent in other Asian languages is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage and develop relationships with clients, and internal partners
• Strong cultural fit is essential
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• The candidate will be required to attain and hold upon joining any relevant licenses required to perform their role
• This position is open to student candidates who are graduating from January to April 2027.

Posting End Date:
29 Jan 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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