Wells Fargo is seeking a Associate Strategic Investment Specialist for our Strategic Capital team. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will:
- Assist in identifying new private capital opportunities for both our direct investing/lending business (including our Overland Advantage direct lending business) as well as third party capital advisory engagements
- Work with the Strategic Capital deal team to analyze new and existing investment opportunities, prepare investment committee materials and present such opportunities for consideration by senior management
- Work closely with senior private capital specialists to assess new investment opportunities as well as direct lending opportunities for Overland Advantage
- Develop investor evaluation materials for capital advisory assignments and help manage investor outreach process logistics
- Develop financial models related to assigned new opportunities
- Complete due diligence requests, legal entity work, execution/closing processes, and other activities to prepare transactions for closing
- Participate in the evaluation and ongoing monitoring of investments and loans as part of a deal team
- Develop internal network contacts across the commercial banking footprint as well as externally across financial intermediaries (boutique debt placement firms, private equity firms, etc.) to help drive opportunities for business development
- Mentor and train less experienced staff
- 2+ years of experience in strategic investment management, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 2+ years work experience in one or a combination of: leveraged finance, capital markets, private capital, private equity, investment banking coverage or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with evaluating and executing transactions related to both the private and traditional institutional markets
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong integrity, work ethic, and a team player. High level of initiative and accountability
- Ability to work independently or in teams and thrive in a fast paced, loosely-structured, entrepreneurial environment
- Financial Modeling experience
- Financial Analysis experience
- Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite-Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and organization, and ability to solve complex or abstract problems
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business or related field
- Ability to travel to different client markets as needed (
- Hybrid work model
- 550 S Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
- 1000 Louisiana Street Houston, TC 77002
- 150 E 42nd Street New York, New York 10017
- New York City, New York: $143,000.00-$224,000.00
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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.
$119,000.00 - $224,000.00
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
28 Sep 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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