Institutional Investment Operations Associate - Security Product Data & Configuration

Wells Fargo Bank•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Investment Operations Associate within the Security Product Data & Configuration team as a part of Corporate Investment Banking Operations. In this role, you will manage the accurate and timely setup, maintenance, and exception processing of global product reference data across multiple asset classes, including fixed income, equities, structured products, and listed derivatives. You will prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and escalating issues appropriately when needed. You will also identify and implement process improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen controls, reduce risk, and improve client service. Additionally, you will maintain and steward Security Master data, ensuring data quality and supporting clients through the investigation and resolution of product lifecycle events. You will analyze complex data issues raised by internal and external stakeholders, collaborate across teams to identify root causes, and develop both tactical and strategic solutions. You will research, investigate, and resolve data exceptions identified through control processes, ensuring timely and accurate updates within Security Master and Broadridge systems, including interest/accrual breaks and vendor reconciliation discrepancies. You will partner with key stakeholders across Front Office Sales & Trading, Syndicate Operations, Middle Office, Clearance, Settlements, Asset Servicing, Market Risk, Technology, Tax Operations, and Finance to ensure operational accuracy, provide subject matter expertise, and support regulatory and business initiatives. You will adhere to risk management standards by maintaining procedures, executing effective controls, and ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of financial markets, investment products, reference data management, and securities across multiple asset classes
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sense of ownership
Ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively across teams and organizational levels
Experience with Security Master data platforms and market data vendors
Experience with Broadridge applications, including IMPACT, GLOSS, and BPS
Familiarity with third party market data products (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, S&P Global, ICE Data Services, etc..)

Responsibilities

Manage the accurate and timely setup, maintenance, and exception processing of global product reference data across multiple asset classes, including fixed income, equities, structured products, and listed derivatives
Prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and escalating issues appropriately when needed
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen controls, reduce risk, and improve client service
Maintain and steward Security Master data, ensuring data quality and supporting clients through the investigation and resolution of product lifecycle events
Analyze complex data issues raised by internal and external stakeholders, collaborate across teams to identify root causes, and develop both tactical and strategic solutions
Research, investigate, and resolve data exceptions identified through control processes, ensuring timely and accurate updates within Security Master and Broadridge systems, including interest/accrual breaks and vendor reconciliation discrepancies
Partner with key stakeholders across Front Office Sales & Trading, Syndicate Operations, Middle Office, Clearance, Settlements, Asset Servicing, Market Risk, Technology, Tax Operations, and Finance to ensure operational accuracy, provide subject matter expertise, and support regulatory and business initiatives
Adhere to risk management standards by maintaining procedures, executing effective controls, and ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory requirements