Executive Director - CLO Syndicate & Originations

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director - CLO Syndicate & Originations to join their Structured Product Groups (SPG) Capital Markets Team. This role will have a primary focus on origination and execution of Broadly Syndicated collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transactions.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and coordinate the distribution strategy for CLOs by engaging with sales, investors and managers.  Focus on helping to drive best execution for the platform.
• Focus on the origination of Broadly Syndicated Loan CLO transactions through coverage of both asset managers and key market investors to drive BSL CLO origination for the platform.
• Work closely with CDF Banking on a broad coverage process for CLO managers to help ensure the broadest reach of client coverage.
• Coordinate with internal parties across Leveraged Loan Sales and Trading, Fixed Income Group (FIG), Markets Senior Relationship Managers (SRMs), CLO Sales and Trading, etc. to help drive origination activity across BSL CLOs.

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CLOs or leveraged credit
• Proven client relationships with both CLO managers and investors
• Extensive product knowledge and technical expertise
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
• Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration and adaptability are important
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving landscape
• Ability to prioritize and resolve issues in a timely manner
• BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance or economics

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 40% or as needed
• Registration for FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE) 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 7 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.

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.

$173,300.00 - $359,900.00

Posting End Date:

7 Mar 2025

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

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