Vice President, Equity Research Business Manager

Wells Fargo & Company•New York, NY

3d•$143,000 - $224,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President, Equity Research Business Manager in Corporate & Investment Banking. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com. In this role, you will: Partner with cross functional teams to strategize, plan, and execute a variety of programs, services and initiatives Drive accountability for assigned initiatives, limit operational risk, and create efficiencies as appropriate Review strategic approaches and effectiveness of support function and business performance Perform assessments through fact finding and data requiring creative approaches to solving complex issues, and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans Collaborate and consult with members of the Research Management team and larger COO organization to drive strategic initiatives Influence, guide and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff within the group

Requirements

5+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
Ability to travel as needed
Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
Ability to work additional hours as needed
This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents. 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 policy requirements if hired.
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.
Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Equity Research experience
Strong understanding of the sell‑side equity research lifecycle, including publication processes, compliance requirements, and analyst workflows
Manage the research budget, including forecasting, expense tracking, and cost optimization initiatives across data, tools, and third‑party vendors
Experience partnering with or supporting research and research sales teams, including offshore delivery models
Familiarity with major research tools and datasets (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg, internal publishing platforms, and emerging AI tools)
Experience with hiring metrics and partnering with Senior Managers across Markets for staffing initiatives
Experience or ability to lead large or small projects and deadline driven initiatives.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work with broad array of personalities and management styles
Connectivity to different teams (Compliance, Legal, Technology) that support and interact with the business on a regular basis
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Ability to identify efficiencies and streamline processes

Responsibilities

Partner with cross functional teams to strategize, plan, and execute a variety of programs, services and initiatives
Drive accountability for assigned initiatives, limit operational risk, and create efficiencies as appropriate
Review strategic approaches and effectiveness of support function and business performance
Perform assessments through fact finding and data requiring creative approaches to solving complex issues, and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations
Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans
Collaborate and consult with members of the Research Management team and larger COO organization to drive strategic initiatives
Influence, guide and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff within the group