2026 Wealth & Investment Management Analyst Program - Early Careers
Wells Fargo
2026 Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) Analyst Program – Early Careers
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking talent to join the 2026 Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) Analyst Program. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com
Business Overview
Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) is a powerhouse in the U.S. financial landscape, offering tailored wealth management, investment, and retirement solutions to help clients thrive. We help clients pursue their financial dreams with confidence, and we want you to be part of that journey.
Program Overview
WIM Early Careers seeks to attract, develop, and retain recent college graduates to our Wealth & Investment Management division. Our goal is to build bench strength and increase our commitment to inclusion in WIM.
The Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) Analyst Program is ideal for recent undergraduates interested in working in a collaborative environment focused on personal and professional development.
Participants will be placed in non-client facing roles within one of the WIM lines of business below. Over a two-year, non-rotational period analysts will engage in intensive deep-dive sessions focusing on our key businesses, group project work, coaching and mentoring, and exposure to key leaders. Anticipated role responsibilities include investment management, financial analytics, project management, consulting, and beyond in a “home office” or “middle/back office” environment. Analyst roles will not be directly client-facing.
Banking, Lending & Trust: Center of Excellence providing access to highly experienced and credentialed professionals that deliver cash management, complex custom credit, and trust services directly to clients. Our bankers and trust specialists are typically part of a relationship-based team and work together to deliver a "white glove" service and best-in-class products to Wells Fargo's high-net-worth clients.
Client Relationship Group: Oversees initiatives and support for financial advisor and team-led client coverage, including Wells Fargo Advisors, our digital and contact center teams, and Independent Channels.
Investment Solutions: Provides WIM's investment expertise, solutions, and product offerings. This includes Wells Fargo Investment Institute, which creates core investment strategies, investment research, and other forms of intellectual capital to support WIM.
WIM Product: Partners across Operations, Technology, and Financial Advisors to advance WIM’s 2026 vision by driving innovation, regulatory readiness, and client-centric solutions. Focus includes enhancing advisor tools, optimizing digital platforms, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI to deliver seamless experiences and operational efficiencies.
Professional development during the program centers on growing communication and presentation skills, product and market educational sessions, personal branding and awareness, and project team assignments supporting strategic initiatives. After completion of the development program, participants will remain on their assigned team in a long-term role.
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.
Provide customer service to clients and internal employees as necessary.
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.
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. All majors are welcome.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience successfully collaborating with others in a change driven environment
Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a collaborative, change driven atmosphere
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 offers opportunities across the business in locations aligned to our headquarter locations: Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; and St. Louis, MO.
The position locations are determined by business needs and are tied to the business function. Applicants are encouraged to 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.
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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 - $47.60Benefits
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.
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