CIB Project Finance Environmental and Social (E&S) and Reputation Risk -Associate
Job Description
Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate that will support the CIB Reputation Management Program on Project Finance transactions/deals/clients, performing environmental and social (E&S) due diligence. Industry coverage includes oil & gas (LNG, pipelines), renewables (solar, wind, BESS), data centers and industrials.
Job Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Identify in scope entities/transactions for due diligence
- Perform E&S due diligence on project finance transactions by reviewing deal documents (IE, technical and/or E&S reports) and conducting online research
- Identify and provide analysis on the potential E&S impacts and related reputation risks (impacts to biodiversity, climate, Indigenous Peoples/tribes and communities for example)
- Maintain internal systems of records and workflow tools
- Assist the CIB Reputation Management Program on other reputation risk reviews
- 2+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Years of experience: 3+ years in an environmental due diligence role at a bank or environmental consultancy performing E&S due diligence on energy and industrial projects
- Knowledge of the E&S impacts related to abovementioned industries, Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards
- Ability to perform research and analysis of E&S impacts
- Ability to work in a complex work environment
- University degree in a relevant field (e.g. environmental sciences or policy, sustainability, finance, business)
- Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, working across various global functions
- Excellent research & analytical skills and ability to communicate clearly, accurately and succinctly (both written and verbally)
- Proficiency in Excel, large datasets and other third-party tools (ex: AI tools). Knowledge or experience with GIS mapping will be helpful
- Facility with preparing due diligence reports and power point presentations
29 Apr 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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