LEAD RETAIL INVESTMENT RESEARCH ANALYST -GLOBAL MANAGER RESEARCH

Lead Retail Investment Research Analyst -Global Manager Research

Location : Charlotte, North Carolina, St Louis, Missouri Job ID R-122006 At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do.

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About this role :

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Retail Investment Research Analyst to join the Global Manager Research team in Charlotte, NC or St.

Louis, MO. Global Manager Research (GMR) is charged with recommending and overseeing third party managers for Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management (WIM).

This position is responsible for the recommendation and ongoing oversight process for pooled investments and select direct private investments.

The Lead Research Analyst ensures implementation of a disciplined due diligence process designed to improve the probability of a better investment outcome for clients of Wells Fargo.

In this role, you will :

• Perform initial and on-going operational due diligence on third-party investment products
• Support field investment professionals by responding to their inquiries about the recommendations and / or selection methodology used on products under coverage
• Responsible for drafting communications to the field.
• Conduct on-site and virtual due diligence pursuant to GMRs evaluation criteria
• Perform analysis on third-party investment managers / products as well as direct private investments
• Deliver presentations related to the activities of GMR to internal team members as well as occasionally to field investment professionals and their clients.
• Preparation of all Due Diligence Committee meeting materials, peer group comparisons, research opinions, etc.
• Assist with the on-boarding of new managers / products
• The successful candidate will be expected to maintain current due diligence opinions and documentation that meet enterprise standards

Preferred locations are Charlotte, NC or St. Louis, MO. Relocation assistance is not available

Required Qualifications :

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

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience valuing individual private companies; knowledge and understanding of various valuation methodologies
• Experience in money manager research
• Knowledge and understanding of analyzing financial statements, corporate actions, contracts, and other governing documents
• 5+ years of financial services industry experience
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or demonstrated progress toward the designation
• A Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations :

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Posting Locations :

• 401 S Tryon Street - C harlotte, NC 28202
• 1 N Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business units risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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