Senior Retail Investment Research Analyst - Operational Due Diligence 2 Locations
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Retail Investment Research Analyst - Operational Due Diligence to join the Global Manager Research (GMR) Team as part of Wealth & Investment Management. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com. In this role, you will:
- Conduct Operational Due Diligence research on new and existing investment firms on GMR’s list
- Assist investment analysts in sourcing and adding strategies to GMR’s recommended list.
- Evaluate third party investment firms through an operational lens
- Draft communications to the field, including communications related to changes in money manager ratings, manager updates and topical white papers
- Perform risk analysis on third-party investment firms
- Cover a universe of third party investment firms, following GMR’s stated process.
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:
- Experience in money manager research, particularly on the operational due diligence side.
- Experience writing commentary for various audiences
- Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to create and deliver dynamic presentations
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Job Expectations:
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office and 2 days remote)
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Locations:
- 401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC
- 1 N. Jefferson Avenue - St. Louis, MO
Posting End Date: 19 Jan 2026
- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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