Senior Investment Portfolio Control Consultant

Job description

**About this role:**

The WIM Investment Solutions Center of Excellence (IS COE) is looking for a Senior Investment Portfolio Control Consultant in the FA Directed Portfolio Analysis (FADPA) team.

The FADPA team is responsible for monitoring of investment risk for advisors that have both discretion and a fiduciary responsibility.

This group also provides portfolio analytics support for Advisors seeking analytics and assistance.

The team is responsible for partnering with the relevant business group across the Wells Fargo Advisors (WFA) organization to identify, assess, manage and mitigate current and emerging investment risk.

The team member will work directly with Financial Advisors, plus will collaborate with other business leaders in the firm.

This role will include leveraging sophisticated third-party tools and internal reporting to help advisors identify appropriate benchmarks for the portfolios.

Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/career-areas/) .

**In this role, you will:**

+ Work with advisors daily providing investment risk data, reviewing investment strategies and benchmarks, and identifying key risk in client accounts.

Conduct proactive reach outs to advisors to help them reduce investment risk in client accounts.

Help train advisors on the use of analytic tools and firm resources, key investment risk controls, and the resolution to control alerts.
+ Performs various moderately complex activities related to assessing portfolio risk exposures.
+ Identify, assess, manage and mitigate current and emerging investment risk.

Provides an aggregate view of portfolio risk and serves as a subject matter expert for measuring and managing investment risk.
+ Consults and provides input into investment processes and governance.

Produces daily, monthly, quarterly and annual investment risk reports for Sr. Management.
+ Utilizes multiple complex data sources; complies and mines sources to achieve data needs for analyses.

Adheres to data management / data governance regulations and policies for data integrity.
+ Lead or partner with the relevant business group to identify, assess, manage and mitigate current and emerging investment risk
+ Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
+ Potentially lead projects and team initiatives to advance risk monitoring and/or serve as a guide for less experienced consultants.
+ Consult and provide input into business processes, control execution, policies and procedure implementation and governance.

Produces daily, monthly, quarterly and annual investment risk reports for Sr. Management.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ 4+ years of investment portfolio control experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

**Desired Qualifications:**

+ 4+ years of Investment acumen and Investment risk experience
+ FINRA registration including Series 7 and Series 66 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
+ Demonstrated leadership on cross-functional business initiatives as well as leading small working groups.

Broad experience working with other departments in the firm including Product Management, compliance, operations, business control, EIT, supervision etc.
+ Experience implementing policies and procedures, oversight of controls, and conducting supervisory review tasks.
+ Project management experience leading projects, risk control efforts, including the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate
+ Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
+ Experience with developing new control processes, understanding data file structure, and coordinating with EIT and Product Owner business partners
+ Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
+ Experience leading projects with third party vendors such as Blackrock Alladin, Morningstar Direct or FactSet
+ Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills, including Excel
+ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
+ BS/BA degree or higher in accounting or finance, computer science, engineering or other scientific background
+ Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or demonstrated progress toward the designation

**Job Expectations:**

+ Hybrid Work Schedule - 3 days in the office and 2 day remote.
+ Registration for FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) must be completed within 90 days for 1 license and 180 days for 2+ licenses from the hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.

FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
+ 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 not eligible for Visa sponsorship

**Posting Location** :

+ 1 N.

Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103
+ 550 S.

Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

**Posting End Date:**

23 Oct 2025
**_*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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

**Drug and Alcohol Policy**

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Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.

**Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:**

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

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

**Req Number:** R-496477

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