Institutional Investment Operations Specialist

Wells Fargo • Charlotte, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Investment Operations Specialist within our Trade Support team as a part of our Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Operations Division. This role supports internal and external Fixed Income clients by ensuring timely, accurate, and well‑controlled post‑trade operations. Responsibilities include managing operational risk and overseeing key trade‑lifecycle activities such as trade matching, allocation, confirmation, and affirmation. The ideal candidate will exercise sound judgment within established policies and procedures while driving process improvements in partnership with key stakeholders. A sound understanding of operational controls, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards is essential. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com. In this role, you will: Support pre‑settlement activities, including trade matching, allocation, confirmation, affirmation, break mitigation, and trade/account reconciliation Investigate and resolve trade breaks and discrepancies in a timely manner Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Technology, Trade Capture, Sales & Trading) and external counterparties (Investment Managers, Custodians, Brokers, Application Support) to resolve complex issues Participate in lifecycle support for institutional trade initiatives and projects Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk Exercise independent judgment while consulting with peers and managers to achieve operational goals Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear and professional communication

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

• Proficient understanding of trade lifecycle processes and pre-settlement activities
• Experience with institutional trade processing systems (e.g. DTCC, CTM, ALERT, Broadridge, or similar platforms)
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices related to trade settlement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Sound verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support pre‑settlement activities, including trade matching, allocation, confirmation, affirmation, break mitigation, and trade/account reconciliation
• Investigate and resolve trade breaks and discrepancies in a timely manner
• Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Technology, Trade Capture, Sales & Trading) and external counterparties (Investment Managers, Custodians, Brokers, Application Support) to resolve complex issues
• Participate in lifecycle support for institutional trade initiatives and projects
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk
• Exercise independent judgment while consulting with peers and managers to achieve operational goals
• Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear and professional communication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees