Internal Alternative Investment Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Internal Alternative Investment Consultant (Senior Business Growth Strategy Consultant) in the Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) National Sales organization. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at  this role, you will:

Educate and consult with WIM Investment Professionals (Financial Advisors and Investment Strategists) on the depth and breadth of Alternative Investment solutions available to WIM High net worth and Ultra high net worth clients

Serve as the subject matter expert with strong investment acumen for the various components of the Alternative Investments platform

Work in a consultative internal desk environment with responsibility for specific regions, while also supporting inbound calls to the consulting desk from all regions

Serve as the Alternative Investment expert for an Investment Professional in a client conference call Resolve client of Investment Professional issues in partnership with their Regional Alternative Investment Consultant and the AI Middle Office Support Team Ensure adherence to compliance regulations and policies within the Alternative Investments product area

Lead and partner on projects teams

Ensure adherence to compliance regulations and policies within Business Growth Strategy functional area

Required Qualifications:

4+ years of Business Growth Strategy experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Successfully completed FINRA Series 7 Series exam to qualify for immediate registration (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
Desired

Qualifications:

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 demonstrated by meeting deadlines and leading by example in a fast-paced and changing environment

Driven, confident, organized and an accomplished problem solver

Proven effective relationship management skills

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge and understanding of contact management systems, such as Sales ForceFINRA registration including Series 63 and Series 65 (or 66 / FINRA recognized equivalents)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills

Job Expectations:5 days in office, occasional travel up to 5% required.

FINRA Series 63 and Series 65 (or 66 / FINRA recognized equivalents) examinations must be completed within either a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance. Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory.

In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply. Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance. For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite is required.

Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) may be required for ongoing employment in this position.

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. Information will be…