What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Retail Investment Research Analyst position at Wells Fargo?
About This Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior 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 equities where you will be responsible for providing timely, well-supported advice on equities securities to retail Financial Advisors and Wealth Managers. Advice and guidance on equity 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 equities.
Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
In This Role, You Will
22 Feb 2026
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 .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements
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Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior 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 equities where you will be responsible for providing timely, well-supported advice on equities securities to retail Financial Advisors and Wealth Managers. Advice and guidance on equity 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 equities.
Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
In This Role, You Will
- Research individual securities to isolate critical variables and formulate sound investment advice by gathering, reading, and analyzing information
- Present commentary and equity sector advice to portfolio management teams within other Wells Fargo lines of business that have established relationships with GSR
- Cover at least one equity sector and potentially more
- Contribute equity ideas to WFII's thematic equity recommended lists, develop skills to help manage/co-manage the recommended lists.
- Proactively respond to developments/news of high interest to retail financial advisors & clients
- Review of financial documents, news reports, press releases and regulatory filings and other event notices to determine the scope of the event and any action that needs to be taken by the FA/client
- Use AI-powered tools to gather and organize fundamental and economic data
- Perform financial analysis
- Develop and maintaining databases and forecasts to evaluate appropriate valuations
- Write research reports to reflect company, sector, and market developments
- 4 years of Retail Investment Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4 years' experience in investment research related to equity securities
- Experience covering one of the sectors of the market
- Experience speaking with Financial Advisors to answer questions and deliver guidance related to individual investment securities
- Experience publishing clear and concise research publications on equities for either internal company use or for broader publication
- Demonstrated ability to identify and execute on sound investment decisions on individual securities
- Knowledge and understanding of investment research, portfolio analysis or quantitative finance
- Knowledge and understanding of Investment tools such as Bloomberg or Factset applications
- 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
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- 1 N. Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103
- 550 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
22 Feb 2026
- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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 .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements
- Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
- Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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