About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Retail Investment Research Analyst in Global Securities Research (GSR) as part of Wells Fargo Investment Institute (WIFI) in Wealth & Investment Management (WIM). This role will support investment research for Fixed Income securities related to Corporate Bonds and Preferred Stocks where you will be responsible for providing timely, well-supported advice on fixed income securities to retail Financial Advisors and Wealth Managers. Advice and guidance on fixed income securities is delivered through written publications and personal interactions with Financial Advisors. The role will also support additional internal partners as a subject matter expert on taxable fixed income. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct fundamental fixed income research of corporate bonds and preferred securities

• Cover several industry sectors

• Evaluate individual securities, classes of securities, or the development of quantitative decision making models

• Provide prescriptive advice on individual securities

• Communicate risk suitability recommendations for new offerings

• Develop and maintain information on credit ratings of corporate, municipal, or state fixed income issuers

• Write research reports to reflect company, sector and market developments

• Provide unique and differentiated insight for industries under coverage

• Potentially co-manage fixed income recommended lists

Required Qualifications:

• 5 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:

• 5 years' experience in investment research related to equity, municipal bond or corporate bond

• Experience speaking with Financial Advisors to answer questions and deliver guidance related to individual investment securities

• Experience publishing clear and concise research publications on fixed income issuers for either internal company use or for broader publication

• Demonstrated ability to identify and execute on sound investment decisions on individual securities

• Experience researching investments in Bloomberg

• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills

• Able to work in a highly collaborative and flexible environment

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or MBA

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

Work Location:

• 1 North Jefferson Street - St. Louis, MO 63103

• 550 South 4th Street - Minneapolis, MN 55415

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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