Vice President Investment Banking - Biopharma

Lead Investment Banker, Vice President

The Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets, and advisory solutions to corporate, government, and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo. In this role, you will :

Lead complex initiatives and independently manage client relationships, including origination, structuring, and execution of corporate and investment banking products and services

Drive strategic planning and deliver comprehensive solutions in M&A across public and private clients, and Capital Markets

Analyze and resolve multi-faceted business and operational challenges, making decisions that influence cross-functional teams and advance new initiatives

Apply deep knowledge of products, markets, and clientsideally with familiarity in industrial serviceswhile ensuring compliance and precision in execution

Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, while mentoring peers and fostering collaboration

Required qualifications :

5+ years of investment banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following : work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired qualifications :

5+ years of healthcare investment banking experience

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong track record of originating and executing M&A and capital markets transactions

Ability to lead and coach junior staff

Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with senior executive-level leaders & clients

Persuasive communication skills with comfort in speaking with business stakeholders & clients

A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment

Knowledge and understanding of business development : business vision, strategies, and goals

Job expectations :

Registration for Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam 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

This position is subject to 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

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

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Posting locations :

500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001

333 Market St. - San Francisco, California 94105

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. $185,000.00 - $300,000.00

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

Posting end date : 15 Jan 2026

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 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.

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.

Req Number : R-511652