Senior Research Analyst - Investment Stewardship (Proxy Voting)

Senior Research Analyst - Investment Stewardship

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Research Analyst - Investment Stewardship to join the Wells Fargo Investment Institute. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Help lead effort to develop proxy voting policies and guidelines in conjunction with Investment, Compliance, Risk, Legal, Business teams, and third-party vendor support.
• Research and provide recommendations on proxy proposals.
• Work with internal groups and third-party systems and services to develop and support ongoing proxy voting operations and required internal and client reporting.
• Develop expertise in third-party vendor platforms and proxy voting infrastructure and administration to address problems that may arise in the submission of proxy votes.
• Develop and implement standardized controls and reconciliation processes to ensure flawless execution of processes and procedures and that all regulatory and client obligations are met.
• Oversee and execute processes focused on developing policies and enacting decisions that are in the best interests of clients in seeking to enhance shareholder value and require strong investment and business policy acumen.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ 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:

• 2+ years working experience in investment stewardship research, engagement, analysis, and proxy voting.
• Demonstrated ability to build successful partnerships with internal investment teams and third-party vendors.
• Prior working knowledge of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and proxy proposals.
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Master's degree or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal compliance and risk teams, and externally with third-party service providers.

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

Work Location:

• 2801 North Market Street - St. Louis, MO 63103

We Value Equal Opportunity

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.

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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.