Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist - High Grade Syndicate Middle Office

Wells Fargo & Company•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist on the High-Grade Syndicate Middle Office team within Corporate Investment Banking Operations. The Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Syndicate Middle Office team supports execution, settlement, and operational management of primary-market debt transactions across Corporate, Preferred, High Yield, and Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) Syndicate businesses. The role is a liaison among Syndicate trading desks, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and other business partners, ensuring accurate and timely processing of new-issue transactions throughout the deal lifecycle. The position supports transaction documentation and data management, new security setup, trading activity monitoring, settlement and operational issue resolution, regulatory reporting, and ad hoc analytics. It also contributes to process improvements, operational controls, risk monitoring, and effective information flow across stakeholders. The position requires a hybrid schedule and on-site work at the stated Charlotte location. Additional hours may be needed. The role is subject to FINRA background screening and ongoing regulatory requirements. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employees are accountable for applicable risk and compliance programs, following company policies, escalating and remediating issues, and making sound risk decisions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Capital Markets industry experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule and on-site at the stated location.
Ability to work additional hours as needed.
Successful completion and clearing of a FINRA background check; ongoing regulatory screening requirements apply.
Meet applicable regulatory requirements, including requirements concerning statutory disqualification for internal transfers.
Provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and comply with applicable policies if affected by outside-activity or personal-investing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Syndicate, Capital Markets Operations, Middle Office, Trade Support, Fixed Income Operations, or related financial services functions.
Knowledge of primary debt markets, bond issuance processes, underwriting activities, and trade lifecycle management.
Understanding of trade settlement, transaction processing, reconciliation, and operational risk management.
Experience supporting High-Grade, Corporate, Preferred, High Yield, or Asset-Backed Finance products.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to investigate and resolve complex trade and settlement issues.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to partner across business and support functions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Experience with regulatory reporting and operational controls in a capital markets environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, reporting tools, and data analysis.
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end lifecycle of primary-market debt transactions across Corporate, Preferred, High Yield, and Asset-Backed Finance Syndicate businesses.
Draft, review, and distribute new-issue term sheets and transaction-related documentation.
Establish, maintain, and update deal and transaction data in internal systems.
Coordinate new security setup activities to support issuance and settlement.
Monitor daily trading activity and provide operational oversight of new-issue transactions.
Investigate and resolve trade discrepancies, settlement issues, exceptions, and operational breaks.
Partner with Syndicate Operations to support operational readiness and settlement accuracy.
Coordinate communication across Trading, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Legal, and Control partners.
Support regulatory reporting requirements and ensure submissions are timely and accurate.
Produce ad hoc reporting and analytics for trading desks and management.
Respond to inquiries from internal business partners, clients, and external counterparties.
Identify and implement improvements to operational processes, controls, and efficiencies.
Monitor transaction activity for operational risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
Ensure transaction information remains accurate, complete, and reliable throughout the deal lifecycle.
Support a high-performing middle office function and seamless deal execution and information flow.
Follow applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, fulfill risk and compliance obligations, and escalate and remediate issues in a timely and effective manner.