Lead IRA Product Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead IRA Product Manager to join the Investment Product group within Wealth & Investment Management Investment Solutions organization.  Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives including establishing marketing programs for new products or enhancements

• Handle complex cases with client facing advisors related retirement products

• Serve as an IRA product subject matter expert 

• Define, prioritize, and deliver IRA product enhancements and innovations

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, such as marketing, operations, technology, risk, compliance, and legal, to ensure the successful implementation and launch of our IRA products. 

• Manage product strategy, define requirements, and provide escalated issue resolution on our complex IRA matters.   

• Oversee risk management to meet deliverables and drive new product initiatives

• Collaborate and consult with managers, stakeholders, scrum masters, project managers, and delivery team to resolve issues and achieve project goals

• Conduct market research and market results-oriented analysis for major products and services

• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations of industry trends, and regulatory change

• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a mentor to less experienced staff

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Product Management, product development, strategic planning, process management, change delivery 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 (or 66) exams to qualify for immediate registration (or FINRA recognized equivalents)

Desired Qualifications:

• FINRA registration including Series 24 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)

• 3+ yrs of Retirement Product experience focused on IRA products or retirement industry

• Project Management experience focused on product roll-out, risk and issue escalation management and management of retirement product related tools

• Experience partnering and collaborating with product, risk and operations teams across the broker-dealer and Client Relationship Group (CRG)

• Accredited Investment Fiduciary, Certified Retirement Counselor, Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP) certifications or equivalent retirement based industry designations.

• Intermediate PowerPoint skills and experience presenting to senior leadership

• Strong analytical skills including analysis of financial metrics

• Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets

• Intermediate MS Excel and database experience

• Ability to successfully perform with minimal supervisory oversight

• Experience delivering results in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

• Experience operating in a highly matrixed organization

• Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment

• Highly refined and professional verbal and written communications

Job Expectations:

• Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position.  In addition state registration, 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 review process at the time of offer acceptance.

• 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.

• 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 shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Posting Locations:

• 550 S. Tryon Street- Charlotte, NC 28202

• 2801 Market Street – Saint Louis, MO 63103

• Required location listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.