Internal Alternative Investment Consultant

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Internal Alternative Investment Consultant (Senior Business Growth Strategy Consultant) in Wealth and Investment Management. In this role, you will educate and consult with WIM Investment Professionals (Financial Advisors and Investment Strategists) on the depth and breadth of Alternative Investment solutions available to WIM High-net-worth and Ultra-high-net-worth clients. You will serve as the subject matter expert with strong investment acumen for the various components of the Alternative Investments platform. You will work in a consultative internal desk environment with responsibility for specific regions, while also supporting inbound calls to the consulting desk from all regions. You will act as the Alternative Investment expert for an Investment Professional in a client conference call, and resolve client of Investment Professional issues in partnership with their Regional Alternative Investment Consultant and the AI Middle Office Support Team. You will ensure adherence to compliance regulations and policies within the Alternative Investments product area and lead and partner on project teams. You will also ensure adherence to compliance regulations and policies within the Business Growth Strategy functional area.

Requirements

4+ years of Business Growth Strategy experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Work from a Wells Fargo office location 5 days/week.
Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position.
FINRA Series 7 and 63 (or 66) examinations, or equivalent must be completed within either a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire.
FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory.
In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply.
Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards.
Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance.
For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite is required
Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable
This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check.
Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification.
Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

3+ years of financial services experience related to alternative investment products or other investment products
Experience with Alternative Investment Solutions and Platforms
Experience building relationships and communicating effectively with business partners across a matrixed organization
Experience advising Financial Advisors on recommended investment products
Proven initiative demonstrated by meeting deadlines and leading by example in a fast-paced and changing environment
Driven, confident, organized and an accomplished problem solver
Proven effective relationship management skills
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of contact management systems, such as Sales Force
FINRA registration including Series 7 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
FINRA registration including Series 63 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills

Responsibilities

Educate and consult with WIM Investment Professionals (Financial Advisors and Investment Strategists) on the depth and breadth of Alternative Investment solutions available to WIM High - net - worth and Ultra -high - net - worth clients
Serve as the subject matter expert with strong investment acumen for the various components of the Alternative Investments platform
Work in a consultative internal desk environment with responsibility for specific regions, while also supporting inbound calls to the consulting desk from all regions
Serve as the Alternative Investment expert for an Investment Professional in a client conference call
Resolve client of Investment Professional issues in partnership with their Regional Alternative Investment Consultant and the AI Middle Office Support Team
Ensure adherence to compliance regulations and policies within the Alternative Investments product area
Lead and partner on projects teams
Ensure adherence to compliance regulations and policies within Business Growth Strategy functional area