Wells Fargo hires Alexandra Barth for leveraged finance unit

July 9 (Reuters) – Wells Fargo (WFC.N), opens new tabsaid, opens new tab on Tuesday it has named Alexandra Barth as the co-head of its leveraged finance business, beefing up the lender’s ranks as it looks to expand its investment banking operations.

Wells Fargo has made a string of hires to its corporate and investment banking unit, which provides trading, lending and other markets-focused services. The bank has added over 50 senior bankers and traders since 2020.