Internal Alternative Investment Consultant

Wells Fargo • Charlotte, NC

3d • 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 WIM Investment Professionals, including Financial Advisors and Investment Strategists, on alternative investment solutions available to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. It serves as a subject matter expert for the Alternative Investments platform, supports designated regions and inbound consulting-desk calls from all regions, and helps resolve issues in partnership with Regional Alternative Investment Consultants and the AI Middle Office Support Team.

The position also supports client conference calls, leads and partners on project teams, and ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations for both Alternative Investments and the Business Growth Strategy functional area. It requires working in the office five days per week and occasional travel of up to 5%. The role is subject to FINRA licensing, background screening, and continuing regulatory obligations. It 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, or education.
• Successfully completed FINRA Series 7 examination to qualify for immediate registration, or a FINRA-recognized equivalent.
• FINRA Series 63 and Series 65 (or Series 66 / FINRA-recognized equivalents) must be completed within 90 or 180 days after employment begins if the required license(s) are not available to transfer upon hire.
• Compliance with applicable state law registration and licensing requirements; additional product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply.
• Meet enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards and successfully pass the required background check.
• Meet ongoing FINRA and regulatory obligations, including periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
• Provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and comply with applicable policies regarding outside activities or personal investing if hired.
• Five days in office and occasional travel up to 5%.

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.
• Initiative demonstrated by meeting deadlines and leading by example in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Driven, confident, organized, and an accomplished problem solver.
• Effective relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge 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 WIM Investment Professionals, including Financial Advisors and Investment Strategists, on alternative investment solutions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Serve as the subject matter expert, using strong investment acumen across components of the Alternative Investments platform.
• Work in a consultative internal-desk environment, supporting assigned regions and inbound calls from all regions.
• Serve as the Alternative Investment expert on client conference calls with Investment Professionals.
• Resolve issues for clients of Investment Professionals in partnership with Regional Alternative Investment Consultants and the AI Middle Office Support Team.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies in the Alternative Investments product area and the Business Growth Strategy functional area.
• Lead and partner on project teams.
• Adhere to applicable risk and compliance obligations, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.
• Work in the office five days per week and travel occasionally, up to 5%.

What This Job Offers

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