Senior Investment Analyst

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Investment Analyst as part of the Corporate Plans Investment Team ("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 ("Plans"), including the Wells Fargo & Company 401(k) Plan and Wells Fargo & Company Cash Balance Plan.
In this role, you will:

• 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.
• Support initial due diligence, including 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Retail Investment Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ 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.
• 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 and Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint
• Familiarity with AI applications is plus
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication

Job Expectations:

• Travel up to 5%
• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available and this position and must sit at designated location

Work Locations:

• 550 S. Tryon Street; Charlotte, NC 28202

Posting End Date:
22 Nov 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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