Lead Alternative Investment Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Alternative Investment Consultant (Lead Wealth Investment Consultant) in the Alternative Investments group as part of Wealth & Investment Management (WIM). Alternative Investment products include hedge funds, private equity, private real estate, private debt, direct private investments and other private placements. This role will educate and consult with Wells Fargo Investment Professionals (Financial Advisors, Portfolio Managers, Investment Strategists) and their clients on the Alternative Investment asset class and provide guidance on appropriate investments in the asset class to meet the client’s goals and objectives.

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In this role, you will:

• Increase the investment acumen of our Investment Professionals on alternative investments across all channels and providing education on new product offerings as well as supporting existing platform offerings
• Regularly meet with Investment Professionals and clients of Investment Professionals
• Lead complex initiatives involving educating and consulting with financial advisors, investment strategists, wealth advisors, and clients on alternative investments and the depth and breadth of solutions available 
• Build visibility around the Alternative Investment platform with investment professionals who are less familiar with the alternative investment capabilities within Wells Fargo and/or may find these investment vehicles/strategies too complex to discuss with their clients
• Work closely with leadership in each market and across all channels within Wells Fargo’s Wealth and Investment Management division (WFA, FINET and the Private Bank) to gain support, access and guidance on how best to support the alternative investment needs of investment professionals in that region
• Review and analyze complex multifaceted client and investment professional situations that require an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
• Make decisions in complex and multifaceted situations requiring understanding of the asset class, investment offerings, policies, procedures and compliance requirements 
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to senior managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Deliver branch presentations and organize meetings for outside fund managers with Investment Professionals
• Provide training on new offerings, platform changes, investment strategy guidance, support resources and other topics related to alternative investments

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Wealth Investment Consulting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Successfully completed FINRA Series 7 and 63 exams to qualify for immediate registration (or FINRA recognized equivalents)

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of wholesaler or like experience in Alternative Investment product categories (i.e. - hedge funds, privately held investments, private real estate, private debt, etc.)
• Proven experience educating financial professional and clients on Alternative Investment asset class and on the individual product level
• Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) certification or Advanced Financial degree
• Advanced communication skills, specifically related to delivering presentations in person and in virtual meetings
• Demonstrated ability to develop and enhance partnerships with internal investment professional, regional leadership and clients

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• 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

Job Locations:

• 1445 Ross AVE DALLAS, TX 75202

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.

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