Senior Investment Portfolio Control Consultant

Wells Fargo

. Monitor investment risk for advisors with discretion and fiduciary responsibility .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investment risk management, portfolio analytics, and compliance, with a strong ability to collaborate across business units and lead initiatives. Proficient in utilizing advanced analytical tools and producing comprehensive risk reports to support financial advisors.

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Investment Portfolio Control ExperienceFINRA Registration Including Series 7 And Series 66Project Management Experience Leading ProjectsStrong Analytical Skills With High Attention To DetailExperience With Third-Party Vendors Such As BlackRock Aladdin

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Hard Skills

Investment Risk ManagementPortfolio AnalyticsData AnalysisPolicy ImplementationControl Process DevelopmentRisk Control EffortsMicrosoft ExcelInvestment Strategy ReviewBenchmark IdentificationData Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsCollaborationProblem-SolvingAbility To Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

BlackRock AladdinMorningstar DirectFactSetThird-Party Analytical ToolsInternal Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA Series 7FINRA Series 66PMP CertificateCFA Designation

Industry Keywords

Investment RiskPortfolio ManagementComplianceGovernanceFinancial Advisory

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor investment risk for advisors with discretion and fiduciary responsibility
Provide portfolio analytics support to advisors seeking analytics and assistance
Partner with relevant business groups across Wells Fargo Advisors to identify, assess, manage, and mitigate current and emerging investment risk
Work directly with Financial Advisors and collaborate with business leaders
Leverage sophisticated third-party tools and internal reporting to help advisors identify appropriate portfolio benchmarks
Provide advisors with investment risk data, review investment strategies and benchmarks, and identify key risks in client accounts
Conduct proactive outreach to advisors to help reduce investment risk in client accounts
Train advisors on analytic tools, firm resources, investment risk controls, and resolving control alerts
Assess portfolio risk exposures and provide an aggregate view of portfolio risk
Serve as a subject matter expert for measuring and managing investment risk
Consult on investment processes and governance
Produce daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual investment risk reports for senior management
Compile and mine multiple complex data sources for analysis while adhering to data management and governance policies
Lead or partner with business groups on investment risk initiatives
Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Potentially lead projects and team initiatives to advance risk monitoring or guide less experienced consultants
Provide input on business processes, control execution, policies, procedures, implementation, and governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of investment portfolio control experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
4+ years of investment acumen and investment risk experience
FINRA registration including Series 7 and Series 66, or FINRA-recognized equivalents
Demonstrated leadership on cross-functional business initiatives and small working groups
Broad experience working with Product Management, compliance, operations, business control, EIT, supervision, and other departments
Experience implementing policies and procedures, overseeing controls, and conducting supervisory review tasks
Project management experience leading projects and risk control efforts; PMP Certificate is desired
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
Experience developing new control processes, understanding data file structure, and coordinating with EIT and Product Owner business partners
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Experience leading projects with third-party vendors such as BlackRock Aladdin, Morningstar Direct, or FactSet
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Excel
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance, computer science, engineering, or another scientific background is desired
CFA designation or demonstrated progress toward the designation is desired
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Schedule
Equal opportunity employment
Medical accommodation support during the application or interview process
Drug-free workplace