Wells Fargo is seeking a Supervisory Control Specialist to join our Complex Products and Strategy team within Wealth & Investment Management. The Complex Products and Strategy team serves as part of a dedicated group who conduct enhanced higher risk reviews of Structured Products, Options and other Complex Products and strategies related to the Wells Fargo Advisors (WFA) product platform. This position provides ongoing review of the quality of Financial Advisor (FA) and Branch Manager suitability analysis and documentation for client accounts. Also serves as a dedicated subject matter expert, (SME) resource for FA, field, and regional management. The effort of the analyst provides consistency of reviews of higher risk investment factors and credible challenge to the preapproval of certain Complex Products. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will:
Participate and consult regarding policies and procedures, controls, tools and training
Identify opportunities for additional synergies and to maximize efficiencies within the private client group
Review and analyze controls to manage high risk investment strategies and complex products
Evaluate resources to monitor risk and exercise independent judgment to guide process changes, process improvements, and technology enhancements
Present recommendations for resolving complex analysis in search of current and best practices
Gather and analyze data, identify trends, and present analysis through meaningful statistics
Develop expertise in firm, compliance and regulatory policies and procedures
Collaborate and consult with Financial Advisors, Regional and more experienced
Management, Private Client Group, Branch Managers, Operation Managers, Supervision Managers, and varying Business Units
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of Supervisory Control, Corporate Insurance Risk, Risk Management Consulting, Property or Casualty Insurance, Insurance Brokerage experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
US Only: Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 66 or (63 and 65) examinations (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
Desired Qualifications:
2+ years of Risk and Compliance experience
Knowledge and understanding of: Options Trading, Complex Product, Market Link Investments and Alternative Investments
Strong research and documentation skills
Knowledge and understanding of retail brokerage and industry trends
Independent negotiating experience
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
Conflict management and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently while balancing the needs of multiple projects
Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office Suites including Excel functions
Ability to work independently, make decisions, and instruct others
FINRA registration including Series 9/10 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
FINRA registration including Series 4 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
Job Expectations:
Ability to travel 10% of the time
US Only: Registration for FINRA Series 9/10 and Series 4 must be completed within a 90 or 180-day time period contingent upon number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance. 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 role requires a FINRA supervisory license and may require working in the assigned office location for at least one year from the hire date. Any supervisory role employee holding a FINRA supervisory license, who has answered affirmatively to certain Form U4 Section 14 regulatory questions/disclosures, will be ineligible to work from a location other than their assigned office location.
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.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Job Location:
2801 Market St., F & L Bldg. St. Louis, MO 63103
Serve as part of a dedicated group conducting enhanced higher risk reviews of Complex Products and Strategies related to the WFA product platform. This position will provide an ongoing review of the quality of FA and Branch Manager suitability analysis and documentation for client accounts. Also serve as a dedicated SME resource for FA, field and regional management. These efforts will provide consistency in the reviews of specific higher risk investment factors and possible preapproval of certain complex products.
Reviews of higher risk investment factors would include:
Higher-Risk Securities
Trading Characteristics
Implementation Strategies
Security Products/Types
Fundamental Trends
Portfolio Construction
In addition, the Complex Products and Strategy Control Specialist will:
Perform risk base suitability analysis of FA documentation and client contact
Conduct their reviews based on established criteria and thresholds
Review the suitability of the transaction(s) based on the likely product performance in various positive and negative market scenarios
Evaluate whether the FA and client considered less complex products to achieve the client's objective
Evaluate for yield products whether the yield justified the risk to principal
Risk based suitability analysis of FA documentation and client contact
Reviews of whether the FA and client understood the potential risk and rewards of the complex product or strategy
Reviews of options agreements ensuring regulatory obligations and compliance policies are followed
Evaluations of product placement whether potential yield justified the risk to principal or whether the FA and client considered less complex products to achieve the client's objective
Posting End Date: 4 Apr 2025 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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