Investment Specialist jobs in Houston, TX

Strategic Investment Management: Covers jobs responsible for providing access to long-term capital, in the form of equity and/or debt, to business customers, commercial partners, and approved funds. Individuals work provide creative financing solutions that help fund client's growth and other capital needs.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Strategic Investment Specialist.

This role is responsible for networking internally and externally in order to provide access to long-term capital, in the form of equity and/or debt, to business customers and prospects of the bank. Individuals work provide creative financing solutions that help fund our bank's client's/prospect's growth and other capital needs.

In this role, you will:

• Provide value added advice and enhance strategic dialogue with key clients and top prospects of the bank
• Oversee the evaluation, structuring, and ongoing performance of investments
• Provide vision, leadership, and industry expertise regarding large-scale Strategic Investment Management strategies that significantly influence the organization's business and financial operations
• Serve as the highest-level originator and relationship manager on the deal team, handling relationships with the most complex portfolio companies and other parties and investors
• Strategically lead all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise; serve as an expert advisor to leadership
• Review and recommend deal structures for all new investments prior to presentation to the investment committee
• Facilitate collaboration with other divisions and internal stakeholders
• Participate on a portfolio company board of directors as assigned
• Provide vision, leadership, and industry experience to portfolio companies' management
• Coordinate with network contacts to determine opportunities for business development

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in Strategic Investment Management, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Capital markets and private capital experience with connectivity to 3rd party buyside funds
• 10 years work experience in one or a combination of: commercial banking, corporate banking, private equity, investment banking or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with evaluating and executing transactions related to private equity, venture capital, or credit related transactions
• 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

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel to different client markets on a regular basis

Posting Locations:

• 550 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC
• 1816 E Avenue J Lancaster, CA
• 150 E 42nd Street New York, NY
• 10 S Wacker Chicago, IL
• 1100 Abernathy Road, GA
• 125 High Street Boston, MA
• 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX
• 1000 Louisiana Street Houston, TX

Salary Band by Location:

• Charlotte, NC- $276,400-$645,000
• Los Angeles, CA -$276,400-$645,000
• New York, NY- $276,400-$645,000
• Chicago, IL - $276,400-$645,000
• Atlanta, GA-$276,400-$645,000
• Boston, MA - $276,400-$645,000
• Dallas, TX- $276,400-$645,000
• Houston, TX $276,400-$645,000

Salary range is determined by location of the job. May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long-term incentive awards

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Pay Range
$276,400.00 - $645,000.00
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Critical Caregiving Leave
• Discounts and Savings
• Health Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption Reimbursement

Posting End Date:
3 Apr 2024

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

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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