Executive Director, Equity Research - Large Cap Internet - REMOTE

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Hiring Remotely in Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Remote or Hybrid
215K-355K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Conduct fundamental equity research on large-cap internet companies for institutional investors. Build financial forecasts, models, and databases; analyze financial statements, industry trends, companies, and market data; author differentiated research content; communicate recommendations to internal teams and clients; attend industry events; cultivate company relationships; and collaborate across research, sales, trading, derivatives, and wealth management teams. Maintain required FINRA licenses and comply with regulatory obligations.
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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.
Markets provides solutions to clients with the means to manage their exposure through various derivatives, lending and cash products across Structured Products Group, Rates, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Equity Research, Executive Director - Large Cap Internet. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will:
Primary responsibilities include conducting the fundamental equity research process for the purpose of providing differentiated industry and stock-specific content, including building and maintaining financial forecasts and stock recommendations for our institutional investor client base. Critical to the role will be communicating research findings to both internal stakeholders and our institutional investor client base via consistent dialogue. The Executive Director - Large Cap Internet will build strong relationships not only with Equity Research colleagues, but also with Equity Sales, Cash Trading, Derivatives, Wealth Management, and others.
The Executive Director - Large Cap Internet will:
  • Demonstrate subject matter knowledge within the Internet sector and a strong understanding of the companies within the sector
  • Conduct rigorous analysis of financial statements and industry, company, and market data sets
  • Create and update financial models and databases
  • Author, with Senior Analyst, differentiated research content on companies and industry themes
  • Attend company and industry events; cultivate relationships with covered companies and industry contacts
  • Communicate research conclusions to internal and external constituents
  • Collaborate with research peers to support the generation of cross-sector research content
  • Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills
  • Exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of Securities Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • A BS/BA or higher
  • Direct experience within the industry or equity research industry specific sector - Internet
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
  • Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including high level of proficiency in modeling
  • Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills
  • Strong writing skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge and understanding of financial statement analysis
  • Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles in the capital markets industry
  • Knowledge and understanding of investment tools such as Bloomberg or FactSet application
  • Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skill
Job Expectations:
  • Up to 10% travel
  • Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. FINRA SIE, Series 63, 86 and 87 examinations, or equivalent must be completed within either a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance. Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory. In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply. Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance. For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite is required.
  • 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:
  • 100% remote work only available in Virginia Beach, VA.
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
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:
9 Sep 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.

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of securities research experience or equivalent combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education
  • FINRA SIE, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87 examinations, or recognized equivalents, completed within the specified post-hire timeframe if not transferable
  • Compliance with applicable state law registration and licensing requirements
  • Successful completion of FINRA background screening and pre-employment background check
  • Meet enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Direct internet-sector or industry-specific equity research experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling proficiency
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Knowledge of financial statement analysis and accounting principles in capital markets
  • Knowledge of Bloomberg or FactSet investment tools
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively across organizational levels

Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage begins on day one with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, and the company subsidizes a substantial share of premiums for U.S. employees (varying by compensation band).
  • Retirement Support A robust 401(k) program includes an employer match for eligible employees, with specifics laid out in plan materials and filings.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for eligible primary caregivers, alongside fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and lactation support.

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