Senior Lead Private Wealth Portfolio Manager

Senior Lead Private Wealth Portfolio Manager

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Private Wealth Portfolio Manager to lead a regional team responsible for delivering sophisticated investment solutions to High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients. This leader will partner closely with Private Wealth Management leadership, relationship teams, and investment professionals to drive exceptional client outcomes, ensure strong risk management practices, and support business growth initiatives.

The role requires a balance of investment expertise, leadership, client engagement, and operational excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Provide senior leadership and guidance across a regional Private Wealth Portfolio Management team responsible for delivering, implementing, and managing investment solutions designed to achieve client investment objectives.
• Provide direct support to the divisional Private Wealth Management Executive, including investment and risk management approvals and strategy implementation.
• Ensure adherence to applicable investment, fiduciary, and risk management policies and procedures across client relationships.
• Mentor and support team members by enhancing investment acumen, driving consistent client experiences, and contributing to talent development initiatives.
• Partner with relationship managers, financial advisors, trust officers, and other specialists to deliver holistic wealth management solutions for High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen risk controls, and enhance operational effectiveness within Private Wealth Portfolio Management.
• Support business growth by participating in client and prospect engagements, deepening existing relationships, and promoting investment capabilities.
• Influence resource planning and business priorities while fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and client service excellence.
• Collaborate with Private Wealth Portfolio Management peers, senior leaders, and key stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives and achieve business objectives.
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Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Private Wealth Portfolio Management experience with HNW or UHNW client relationships, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 1+ years of Leadership experience

Desired

Qualifications:

• 1+ Years of Wells Fargo Advisors process and procedures as a Financial Advisor or Brokerage Client Associate.
• Demonstrated ability to transition and grow an established portfolio of High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) client relationships.
• Experience working directly with High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients with complex investment and wealth management needs.
• Knowledge of portfolio construction, asset allocation, investment strategies, and risk management principles.
• Experience partnering with financial advisors, trust professionals, and wealth management teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of fiduciary responsibilities and applicable investment governance standards.
• FINRA registrations and/or industry designations such as CFA, CFP®, CIMA®, or CTFA preferred.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel as needed to support clients, team members, and business initiatives.
• Utilize an established network of client and professional relationships to support business growth and acquisition objectives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory,…