Executive Director Investment Banking - Biopharma

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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Investment Banker, Executive Director to join our growing Healthcare Investment Banking Group - specifically aligned to Biopharma.
In this role, you will:

• Work as an advisor within Investment Banking functional area to leadership to develop or influence objectives, plans, specifications, resources, and long-term goals for highly complex business and technical needs across groups and functions within Investment Banking functional area
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas within Investment Banking functional area
• Deliver solutions that are long-term, large-scale, and which require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking, coordination of highly complex activities, and guidance to others
• Provide vision, direction, and expertise within Investment Banking functional area to more experienced leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions that are large-scale, cross-functional, or companywide
• Engage with Investment Banking professionals and managers across the company and serve as an expert advisor to leadership

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Investment Banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Biopharma Investment Banking experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of strategic planning and execution
• Strong negotiating skills
• Leadership experience with ability to effectively manage and engage teams
• Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
• Knowledge and understanding of business development: business vision, strategies, and goals
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with senior executive-level leaders & clients
• Persuasive communication skills with comfort in speaking with business stakeholders & clients
• Knowledge and understanding of business development: business vision, strategies, and goals

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 50% of the time

Posting Locations:

• 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001
• 333 Market St. - San Francisco, California 94105

New York City-Pay Range: $300,000-$300,000
San Francisco-Pay Range: $300,000-$300,000
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

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