Lead Retail Investment Research Analyst

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Retail Investment Research Analyst as part of Global Manager Research in Investment Solutions for Wealth & Investment Management. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Perform initial due diligence and ongoing monitoring on third-party investment products (mutual funds, SMAs, exchange traded funds, etc.) as part of the Systematic Review Team. There are two roles - one focused on investment due diligence; one on operational due diligence.
• Determine platform eligibility through structured reviews using both qualitative and quantitative criteria, including assessments for new firm/product additions and quarterly monitoring existing platform offerings.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on multi-step approval processes to ensure timely and accurate assessments aligned with time and volume targets.
• Ensure thorough documentation of decision rationale in accordance with established review standards to support integrity and repeatability of systematic reviews
• Communicate with external money managers regularly.
• Create and deliver presentations to internal audiences and oversight committees, and draft communications to fields investment professionals.
• Contribute to the enhancement of Systematic Review processes, with a focus on leveraging advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and insight.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of investment and/or operational manager research experience
• Experience with packaged products including mutual funds, exchange traded products, closed end funds, Unit Investment Trusts, Collective Investment Trusts, and separately managed accounts
• Advanced financial analytical experience with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience performing qualitative and quantitative analysis, including statistical and performance analytics on investments
• Experience in money manager research, project management, and applying data analytics to improve research workflows and decision-making processes
• Experience with Morningstar Direct, FactSet and Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint
• Strong background in Microsoft Excel VBA, data analytics (e.g. Python)
• Familiarity with AI applications is plus
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication

Job Expectations:

• Travel up to 10%
• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

Work Locations:

• 550 S. Tryon Street; Charlotte, NC 28202
• 2801 Market Street: St. Louis, MO 63103

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$139,000.00 - $217,000.00

Posting End Date:

3 Nov 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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 unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.