R. Joel Strauss is a seasoned Business Support Consultant currently working with Wells Fargo. Strauss has an impressive academic background, having studied International Relations and Economics at the University of the Pacific, where he earned a 3.78 cumulative GPA. Before joining Wells Fargo, he worked with Sapient Global Markets as a Senior Associate in Business Consulting, Trading & Risk Management. Prior to that, he was an Officer in Derivatives Analysis at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he honed his analytical and problem-solving skills. Strauss has also worked as a Marketing Associate with The Advisory Board Company, where he contributed to the growth and development of the advisory board. He is a former intern of Invotex Group, where he gained practical experience in the business world. His expertise includes business support consulting, trading, and risk management.