Institutional Investment Operations Specialist

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wells Fargo, we’re more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three - making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. Join us! Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Investment Operations Specialist within our Syndicate Operations Team as a part of our Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Operations Division. The Syndicate Operations team is responsible for the settlement and Syndicate accounting for new issue securities. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com. Corporate & Investment Banking (“CIB”) delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. As a trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking; commercial real estate lending and servicing; investment banking; equity; and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe. 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. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Additional information may be found at: wellsfargo.com wellsfargojobs.com For questions on how to search and apply, visit frequently asked questions.

Requirements

2+ years 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

Demonstrated experience working with DTCC, Euroclear, CUSIP processes, syndicate deal accounting, and general ledger (GL) functions
NASD Series 7 or Series 99 registration (or the ability to obtain as required)
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
Back‑office operations experience, including trade entry and related operational workflows
Solid understanding of capital markets products, industry trends, regulatory developments, and operational best practices, with the ability to support higher‑risk and complex initiatives
Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and proficient technical skills (Microsoft Suite) with effective problem‑solving capabilities
Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced environment, perform under pressure, maintain motivation and energy, and meet established deadlines
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute assigned work independently
Ability to think creatively and approach challenges thoughtfully
Willingness to take on increasing responsibility and expand skill set over time
Highly capable analytical and organizational skills
A customer‑service mindset supporting both internal and external clients, with clear written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Participate in lifecycle support tasks for institutional trade initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements
Assist leadership in bringing individual or teams together in order to resolve complex issues
Assist in client account onboarding, input and monitoring of cash payments, customer service, project support, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, general ledger reconciliation, as well as, work to resolve confirmation and ISDA related issue
Provide subject matter expertise on projects along with internal and industry related initiatives
Review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research, evaluation, and exercise independent judgment to guide the deliverable
Present recommendations for resolving complex situations and exercise independent judgement while developing expertise on functions, projects, internal and industry related initiatives
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals