Internal Alternative Investment Consultant

Wells Fargo Bank • Charlotte, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Internal Alternative Investment Consultant (Senior Business Growth Strategy Consultant) in the Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) National Sales organization. The role educates and consults with WIM Investment Professionals, including Financial Advisors and Investment Strategists, about alternative investment solutions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. It serves as a subject matter expert on the Alternative Investments platform and provides consultative support for assigned regions as well as inbound calls from all regions. The position also supports Investment Professionals on client conference calls, resolves issues in partnership with Regional Alternative Investment Consultants and the AI Middle Office Support Team, contributes to project teams, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

The position requires working in the office five days per week and occasional travel of up to 5%. FINRA registration and applicable state, product, or SAFE licensing requirements apply. Candidates must meet enhanced financial fitness and background standards, pass a background check, and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations and applicable personal-account-dealing policies. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of Business Growth Strategy experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination of these.
• Successfully completed FINRA Series 7 examination to qualify for immediate registration, or a FINRA-recognized equivalent.
• Complete required FINRA Series 63 and Series 65 (or Series 66 / FINRA-recognized equivalents) within the applicable 90- or 180-day period after employment begins if the licenses are not immediately available to transfer upon hire.
• Comply with applicable state registration and licensing requirements and any required product or SAFE licensing.
• Meet enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards and successfully pass a background check before hire.
• Meet ongoing FINRA and other regulatory obligations, including applicable screening and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Work in the office five days per week and travel occasionally, up to 5%.
• Provide information to Wells Fargo's Personal Account Dealing Team and follow applicable policies if affected by outside-activity or personal-investing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least 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, including meeting deadlines and leading by example in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Driven, confident, organized, and an accomplished problem solver.
• Effective relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of contact management systems such as Salesforce.
• FINRA registration including Series 63 and Series 65 (or Series 66 / FINRA-recognized equivalents).
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Educate and consult with WIM Investment Professionals, including Financial Advisors and Investment Strategists, on alternative investment solutions available to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Serve as a subject matter expert with investment acumen across the components of the Alternative Investments platform.
• Provide consultative support in an internal desk environment for assigned regions and respond to inbound calls from all regions.
• Serve as the Alternative Investment expert for an Investment Professional during client conference calls.
• Resolve client or Investment Professional issues in partnership with Regional Alternative Investment Consultants and the AI Middle Office Support Team.
• Ensure adherence to compliance regulations and policies within the Alternative Investments product area and the Business Growth Strategy functional area.
• Lead and partner on project teams.
• Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, policies, and procedures, and escalate and remediate issues as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed