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Lead Investment Portfolio Control Consultant

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Lead Investment Portfolio Control Consultant

Charlotte, NC

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Investment Portfolio Control Consultant in Investment Risk as part of Wealth & Investment Management (WIM). This role is located within Investment Solutions Center of Excellence acting as a first line of defense for WIM. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .

In this role, you will:

  • Lead or partner with the relevant business group to identify, measure, assess, manage and mitigate current and emerging investment risk
  • Review and analyze complex portfolio risk using quantitative methods
  • Provide input into complex investment processes and governance, including updating Investment Risk Committee on key initiatives and portfolio metrics
  • Resolve complex issues requiring strong understanding of the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
  • Recommend solutions to improve efficiency, profitability, to reduce expense, and drive new initiatives
  • Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to senior managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Lead department wide projects and initiatives, teams or serve as a peer mentor
  • Design reporting framework and engage collaboratively to produce or contribute to investment risk reporting
Required Qualifications:

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  • 5+ 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:
  • 5+ years of quantitative financial market theory, portfolio management, and investment risk measurement
  • 2+ years of working knowledge with Blackrock Aladdin
  • 2+ years of working knowledge with one or more of the following computing packages - Python, SAS, or SQL
  • Bachelor's or Master's in one of the following concentrations: mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, or a similarly numerate field
  • An active Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation
  • Experience communicating effectively with partners, such as Technology and Senior Risk Portfolio Managers
Job Expectations:
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
Work Location:
  • 550 South Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC 28202
Posting End Date:
5 Jan 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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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.

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Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC, USA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-412663
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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