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Updated · abfjournal.com · Aug 11
Citizens Capital Markets Hires 2 Wells Fargo Veterans to Expand Debt Markets Push
Updated
Updated · abfjournal.com · Aug 11

Citizens Capital Markets Hires 2 Wells Fargo Veterans to Expand Debt Markets Push

1 articles · Updated · abfjournal.com · Aug 11

Summary

  • Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory named Matt Rheault and Jeff Jones managing directors in debt capital markets, with Rheault leading syndicate and Jones heading ABS and CLO capital markets.
  • Charlotte-based Rheault and Jones join from Wells Fargo with more than 40 years of combined experience and will report to debt capital markets head Jerry Hullinger.
  • Citizens said the hires deepen its origination, syndication and structured-products capabilities as clients seek financing and distribution solutions across a wider range of markets and asset classes.
  • Rheault was Wells Fargo's co-head of leveraged debt capital markets, while Jones spent 19 years helping grow its structured products group.

Insights

With ABS issuance surging in 2026, can Citizens' new ex-Wells Fargo leaders successfully capture the booming esoteric securitization market?
As over a trillion dollars in dry powder awaits, how will these strategic hires reshape Citizens' competitive edge in leveraged finance?