Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance Associate SAN FRANCISCO, CA

About this role:

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Wells Fargo is seeking an Environmental Investment Originator to join our Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance team in Commercial Banking.

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In this role, you will:

• Assist in the financial, commercial, and technical analysis and underwriting of highly structured, tax oriented equity investments in renewable energy and other clean technology projects

• Assist in facilitation of tax credit sales from renewable energy and other clean technology projects and manufacturing facilities

• Complete work in accordance with all risk management, compliance and business process expectations

• Produce various written documents, including origination requests and investment memoranda

• Review financial, commercial, and technical due diligence as assigned

• Conduct technical due diligence and portfolio administration as necessary, and provide in depth analysis on relevant industry trends in the renewable energy and other clean technology spaces

• Identify, analyze, structure, and model renewable energy project tax equity financings, in conjunction with the senior team

• Coordinate the process for internal approval of transactions, including credit analysis, underwriting, legal, accounting, regulatory, and tax matters

• Interact with internal business partners with relationships in the renewable energy and clean technology sectors

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Environmental Investment Origination experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in renewable energy or financial services

• Financial Modeling experience

• Financial Analysis experience

• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite-Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Business or related field

• Project finance experience

• Passion for renewable energy as demonstrated either through education or work experience

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and organization, and ability to solve complex or abstract problems

Job Expectations:

• Hybrid work model, 4 days in the office and 1 day remote

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• Posting may come down early based on applicant volume

• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

Additional Information:

• San Francisco, California salary ranges $100,800.00 - $179,200.00 USD Annual

• May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights or other long-term incentive awards 

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.

$100,800.00 - $179,200.00

Posting End Date:

2 May 2025

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

We Value 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.

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.

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.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.