About the Role
The 10-week Summer Associate Program is designed for MBA students between their first and second year. You will be aligned to a product or industry group and contribute to active client engagements from the outset. The program includes immersive training, project-based learning, senior leader engagement, and networking opportunities across business lines. You will be part of a team that supports clients through strategic transactions and capital raising. From day one, you will contribute to live projects, build relationships across teams, and support work that helps clients achieve their strategic objectives in today’s dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Building valuation models and supporting transaction execution
- Conducting company and industry research
- Preparing client materials and pitch presentations
- Participating in diligence sessions, client meetings, and internal discussions
- Collaborating with senior bankers on engagements across sectors and geographies
- Contributing to analyses and deliverables that support client engagements
Requirements
- 2+ years of investment banking program experience or equivalent, demonstrated through work, military service, training, or education
- FINRA registration for SIE, Series 63 (or 66), and Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire if not already held. Recognized equivalents will be accepted.
- 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.
- 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.
- Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
- Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively both independently and in teams
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills
- Track record of leadership or involvement in professional or academic initiatives
Location
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles
Work Type
- Summer Associate Program
- Full-time
Experience Level
- MBA students between their first and second year
Education Level
- MBA with an expected graduation date of December 2027 to June 2028
Salary/Compensations
- $175,000 Yearly
- $150,000.00 - $250,000.00
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of banking and financial solutions to over 15,000 corporate and institutional clients, including over 70% of the S&P 500.
- A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transaction banking, commercial real estate lending and servicing, and equity and fixed income solutions - including sales, trading, and research capabilities - to corporate and institutional clients.
Equal Opportunity
- Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- Applicants with Disabilities: To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
- Drug and Alcohol Policy: Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
