Vice President, Equity Research Business Manager

Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo.

The Chief Operating Office (COO) supports the business by delivering platforms, processes and systems across a wide range of disciplines. This includes LOB business management, business solutions & enablement, client lifecycle management, data management, strategy & transformation, and innovation.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President, Equity Research Business Manager in Corporate & Investment Banking. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with cross functional teams to strategize, plan, and execute a variety of programs, services and initiatives
• Drive accountability for assigned initiatives, limit operational risk, and create efficiencies as appropriate
• Review strategic approaches and effectiveness of support function and business performance
• Perform assessments through fact finding and data requiring creative approaches to solving complex issues, and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations
• Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans
• Collaborate and consult with members of the Research Management team and larger COO organization to drive strategic initiatives
• Influence, guide and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff within the group

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Equity Research experience
• Strong understanding of the sell‑side equity research lifecycle, including publication processes, compliance requirements, and analyst workflows
• Manage the research budget, including forecasting, expense tracking, and cost optimization initiatives across data, tools, and third‑party vendors
• Experience partnering with or supporting research and research sales teams, including offshore delivery models
• Familiarity with major research tools and datasets (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg, internal publishing platforms, and emerging AI tools)
• Experience with hiring metrics and partnering with Senior Managers across Markets for staffing initiatives
• Experience or ability to lead large or small projects and deadline driven initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with broad array of personalities and management styles
• Connectivity to different teams (Compliance, Legal, Technology) that support and interact with the business on a regular basis
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Ability to identify efficiencies and streamline processes

Job Expectations:

• This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
• Ability to travel as needed
• Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
• 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.

Posting Location:150 E 42nd St - New York, NY 10017

Pay Range
 

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