2026 Wealth & Investment Management Analyst Program - Early Careers

2026 Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) Analyst Program - Early Careers

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking talented individuals to join the 2026 Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) Analyst Program. Learn more about Wells Fargo's career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com

Business Overview

The WIM division at Wells Fargo is a leader in the U.S. financial landscape, delivering tailored wealth management, investment, and retirement solutions that empower clients to achieve their financial goals. We help clients pursue their financial dreams with confidence, and we invite you to be part of that journey.

Program Overview

The WIM Early Careers program is designed to attract, develop, and retain recent college graduates within our WIM line of business. Our goal is to build bench strength and foster an inclusive environment where you can grow and thrive.

The WIM Analyst Program offers a collaborative setting focused on personal and professional development. Over a two-year, non-rotational period, analysts will:

• Gain hands-on experience in non-client roles within one of WIM's divisions (see below).
• Participate in deep-dive sessions on key businesses.
• Engage in strategic projects, mentorship, and coaching while gaining exposure to senior leaders.

Analyst responsibilities may include investment management, financial analyses, project management, and consulting in a "home office" or "middle/back-office" environment. These roles are not directly client-facing.

Divisions:

• Banking, Lending & Trust: Offers access to highly experienced and credentialed professionals delivering cash management, complex custom credit, and trust services directly to clients. Our bankers and trust specialists collaborate to offer best-in-class products and "white glove" service to our ultra- and high-net-worth clients.
• Client Relationship Group: Oversees initiatives supporting financial advisor and client coverage teams, including Wells Fargo Advisors, our digital and contact center teams, and Independent Channels.
• Investment Solutions: Offers timely, actionable investment advice and guidance to help investors achieve their long-term investment goals; Supports investment professionals with tools, consulting, customized investment solutions, and a robust, client-first investment product platform.
• WIM Product: Partners across Operations, Technology, and Financial Advisors to advance WIM's 2026 vision through innovation, regulatory readiness, and client-centric solutions. Focus areas include advisor tools, digital platform optimization, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).

Professional development during the program centers on growing communication and presentation skills, improving product and market knowledge, personal branding and awareness, and completing project team assignments to support strategic initiatives.

After successful completion of the analyst program, graduates will continue in a long-term role with their assigned team.

In this role you will:

• Maintain daily contact with leaders at all levels of the organization including senior management, team members, individual contributors, and vendors.
• Understand processes and workflows to make recommendations for process improvements.
• Bring closure to issues, questions, and requests. Solve problems independently.
• Understand business needs and provide possible solutions by explaining in clear verbal and/or written communications to customers and/or management.
• Consistently learn new systems, applications, processes, and techniques.
• Lead or participate in projects or support activities, which are moderate in size and organization span.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications, US:

• 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, English or related field with an expected graduation date between December 2025-June 2026.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively while taking initiative in a change-driven atmosphere
• Demonstrated professionalism and readiness to contribute effectively in a business setting
• Proven ability to prioritize work, take personal accountability, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Energetic self-starter who proactively takes initiative, acts with urgency, remains curious, and has a genuine interest in learning and growth
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated interest in developing a career within financial services
• Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad program(s), leadership position(s), non-profit involvement

Job Expectations

• Ability to travel 5% or more of the time

Program Duration: Two years, full-time, non-rotational. Start date: August 2026

Program Locations: The WIM Analyst Program is offered in key hub locations: Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; and St. Louis, MO.

Final placement depends on business needs and function, and applicants should be open to relocation, for which a small stipend is provided.

Wells Fargo will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to compliance with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.

Based on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date. If you do not apply prior to the closing of this posting, we encourage you to apply for other opportunities with Wells Fargo. After submitting your application, please monitor your e-mail for future communications.

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$31.25 - $47.60
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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

Posting End Date:
11 Jan 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): St. Louis, MO

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-506453-3

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-12T18:08:29