Supervisory Control Specialist

About the Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Supervisory Control Specialist to join the Complex Products and Strategy team within Wealth & Investment Management. This team performs enhanced risk-based reviews of Structured Products, Options, and other complex investment products and strategies offered through the Wells Fargo Advisors platform. In this role, you will assess the quality and completeness of Financial Advisor and Branch Manager suitability analyses and documentation, helping to ensure appropriate client outcomes. You will also serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Financial Advisors, field leadership, and regional management, providing guidance and credible challenge during the review and pre-approval process for higher-risk investment products and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform risk base suitability analysis of FA documentation and client contact
• Conduct 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
• 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

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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, 9/10 (or 24 where applicable), and 63 (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
• US only: Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 65 (or 66) (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel functionality

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Options Trading, Structured and Complex Products, Market Linked Investments, and Alternative Investments
• Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills
• Understanding of retail brokerage operations, products, and industry trends
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Strong conflict resolution, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• FINRA registration including Series 4 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)

Job Locations

• 2801 Market St. Saint Louis, Missouri
• 550 S Tryon St. Charlotte, North Carolina
• 550 S. 4th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pay Range

• Charlotte, NC - $77,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD Annual
• St. Louis, MO - $77,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD Annual
• Minneapolis, MN - $85,000.00 - $133,000.00 USD Annual

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Job Expectations

• US Only: Registration for 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.
• US only: Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate FINRA license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory.
• This role requires a FINRA supervisory license.
• For this position, the Series 9/10 are the only principal licenses required. The Series 24 is not required.
• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.