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Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Investment Analyst as part of the Corporate Plans Investment Team in Investment Solutions for Wealth & Investment Management. The Team’s responsibility is to support the named investment fiduciary for the Wells Fargo Employee Retirement Plans, including the Wells Fargo & Company 401(k) Plan and Wells Fargo & Company Cash Balance Plan. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in institutional manager research, investment due diligence, multi‑asset portfolio design, and qualified retirement plan oversight.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Team in all aspects of its responsibilities including but not limited to oversight of investment managers, adherence to the Plans’ objectives, and evaluation of plan design
Perform initial due diligence and ongoing monitoring of third-party investment managers (mutual funds, CITs, SMAs, etc.) consistent with established procedures
Play a key role in initial due diligence, including sourcing and evaluating new investment managers and ensuring process quality and integrity
Complete structured ongoing investment manager reviews using both qualitative and quantitative criteria, including periodic on-site travel
Contribute to the implementation of investment manager changes, including coordination with internal and external partners
Support the monitoring of Plans for adherence to guidelines, including rebalancing and liquidity raising activities as needed
Evaluate the design and monitor effectiveness of multi-asset portfolios
Be a key contributor in developing, enhancing, and delivering materials for scheduled reporting and ad hoc projects to be reviewed with the Plans investment fiduciary
Support a wide range of various other projects related the Team’s responsibilities
Requirements:
5+ years of Investment Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
5+ years of advanced experience working in a senior role sourcing and monitoring third-party investment managers
Experience performing qualitative and quantitative analysis, including statistical and performance analytics on investments
Advanced financial analytical experience with high attention to detail and accuracy
Strong understanding of qualified retirement plans, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Demonstrated experience with asset allocation and portfolio construction within a multi-asset framework
Project management experience and proven ability to meet deadlines and objectives
Experience with Morningstar Direct, FactSet and Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication