Alternative Investments Senior Manager

Wells Fargo•St. Louis, MO

22h

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Alternative Investments Senior Manager to serve as a senior executive leader within Wealth and Investment Management (WIM). This role is responsible for managing a team of Product Managers and has responsibility for the overall strategy, direction, and execution of the Alternative Investments business including business ownership for all new alternative investment offerings. Areas of product responsibility include private equity, private debt, private real estate, hedge funds and exchange funds. The Alternative Investments Senior Manager provides leadership across product strategy, fund launch execution, platform governance, and investment manager relationships to ensure the platform delivers scalable, well‑governed solutions aligned with firm priorities. In this role, you will: Manage a team of Product Managers focused on the expansion and ongoing maintenance of the Alternative Investments Platform Serve as the senior executive leader responsible for the Alternative Investments business across all asset classes and structures Own business accountability for all new alternative investment offerings, including prioritization, approval, launch, and ongoing oversight Set the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the alternative investments platform, including growth initiatives and platform enhancements Own and oversee the end‑to-end fund launch process, ensuring disciplined execution across product strategy, onboarding, approvals, and readiness for distribution Provide leadership and oversight across alternative investment product development, lifecycle management, and platform operations Serve as the final escalation point for material business, regulatory, and risk‑related decisions impacting alternative investment offerings Oversee and strengthen senior‑level relationships with external investment managers, third-party vendors, and strategic partners Serve as Alternative Investments subject matter expert to Wells Fargo investment professionals and other internal partners Ensure strong governance, risk management, and regulatory alignment across the alternative investments platform Partner closely with senior leaders across WIM including research, distribution, legal, compliance, risk, operations, marketing, and consulting to deliver successful product launches and platform outcomes Represent the Alternative Investments business in executive forums, leadership discussions, and cross‑business initiatives Drive leadership effectiveness, organizational scalability, and a culture of accountability and disciplined execution

Requirements

7+ years of Product Management, product development, strategic planning, process management, change delivery, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
3+ years of management or leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of successfully managing a platform of alternative investment funds
Deep expertise across alternative investment asset classes, structures, and distribution models
Demonstrated experience leading complex product platforms and fund launches within a regulated financial services environment
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, risk controls, and governance for alternative investments and alternative investments platforms
Experience engaging with senior leadership and external partners on strategic initiatives
Strong leadership, communication, and executive presence
Ability to negotiate agreements or contracts
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
Experience creating PowerPoint presentations including charts and graphs for investment clients

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Product Managers focused on the expansion and ongoing maintenance of the Alternative Investments Platform
Serve as the senior executive leader responsible for the Alternative Investments business across all asset classes and structures
Own business accountability for all new alternative investment offerings, including prioritization, approval, launch, and ongoing oversight
Set the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the alternative investments platform, including growth initiatives and platform enhancements
Own and oversee the end‑to-end fund launch process, ensuring disciplined execution across product strategy, onboarding, approvals, and readiness for distribution
Provide leadership and oversight across alternative investment product development, lifecycle management, and platform operations
Serve as the final escalation point for material business, regulatory, and risk‑related decisions impacting alternative investment offerings
Oversee and strengthen senior‑level relationships with external investment managers, third-party vendors, and strategic partners
Serve as Alternative Investments subject matter expert to Wells Fargo investment professionals and other internal partners
Ensure strong governance, risk management, and regulatory alignment across the alternative investments platform
Partner closely with senior leaders across WIM including research, distribution, legal, compliance, risk, operations, marketing, and consulting to deliver successful product launches and platform outcomes
Represent the Alternative Investments business in executive forums, leadership discussions, and cross‑business initiatives
Drive leadership effectiveness, organizational scalability, and a culture of accountability and disciplined execution