Project Finance Originator, Executive Director

Wells Fargo

Executive Director level Project Finance Originator at Wells Fargo, focusing on energy infrastructure transactions. Leading complex syndicated project finance and mentoring teams in the Energy & Power group.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $275,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all aspects of client interaction: establish and maintain a regular dialogue, gain visibility on the clients’ objectives and business pipeline to identify opportunities early, provide advice and ideas, and recommend tailored financing solutions to address specific clients’ needs
Position the bank to win left lead mandates for complex syndicated project finance transactions where we play a leadership and active structuring role
Lead the execution teams and provide guidance and oversight to pitch, structure, and execute project financing transactions in coordination with Credit Risk Management
Coordinate the execution and distribution strategy together with Debt Capital Markets teams to ensure successful placement of financings
Coordinate interaction with other product partners within the bank (Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Rates, FX, Treasury Management, etc.)
Represent the bank and grow the franchise by developing relationships with clients, partners (consultants, attorneys) and peers at other banks
Serve as a mentor to others on the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Structured Finance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
7+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: new deal execution in thermal power, pipeline, LNG or renewables project finance
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
High level of initiative and accountability
Strong Excel skills (including project finance financial modelling) and intermediate Microsoft Office Word, and PowerPoint skills
Experience in creating and modifying project finance models
Knowledge of project finance credit agreements and structures
Knowledge and understanding of corporate banking credits, cash flow analysis, and underwriting guidelines
Ability to multitask and work on several assignment, time management and prioritization skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Structured Financeproject financefinancial modellingcash flow analysisunderwriting guidelinescredit agreementsthermal powerpipelineLNGrenewables

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailverbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal communicationinitiativeaccountabilitytime managementprioritizationmentoring