Kaylen Williams

BIO

Hi, my name is Kaylen Williams, and I’m currently an Investment Banking Analyst at Wells Fargo, where I focus on CLO and direct lending products that support private credit and sponsor-backed clients. Prior joining Wells Fargo, I worked in Distressed Credit within the Lev Fin division at Bank of America in Charlotte, NC. I earned my B.S. in Economics from Clemson University, where I also worked full-time at a small tech startup as a financial analyst. During my senior year, the company was successfully acquired, sparking my first real exposure to the world of banking, finance, and deal-making. 

As a lateral hire from a non-traditional background, I understand the challenges of breaking into banking without a direct pipeline. I’m passionate about helping others navigate that process - feel free to reach out for any advice related to lateral hiring, recruiting, and interview processes.

EXPERIENCE
Investment Banking & Leveraged Finance

INDUSTRY (CURRENT)
Investment Banking

FIRM (CURRENT)
Wells Fargo

INDUSTRY (PRIOR)
Leveraged Finance

FIRM (PRIOR)
Bank of America

EMAIL
kaylentw99@gmail.com