Securities Operations Associate Manager

Wells Fargo Bank•St Louis, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management Operations is seeking a Securities Operations Associate Manager in the Check Processing department to lead a team handling check processing for the firm. The role partners closely with front office partners, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Control teams. The leader contributes to issue management, establishing check processing target operating models, and resolving escalated items. The associate manager manages specialists performing transactional securities operations, supports delivery tasks and escalations, identifies process improvements and risk controls, and leads the team to achieve objectives. The role also manages people and financial resources and develops talent in support of business objectives and strategy. The position is based at the stated St. Louis location and requires working in the office five days per week. Registration for FINRA SIE and Series 99 must be completed within 120 days of hire if not transferable upon hire. Appropriate FINRA licenses must be obtained or maintained for continued employment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

At least 4 years of securities operations experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination.
At least 1 year of leadership experience.
Willingness to work in the office 5 days at the stated location.
Complete FINRA SIE and Series 99 registration within 120 days of hire if not available for transfer upon hire.
Obtain and/or maintain appropriate FINRA licenses for ongoing employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of securities industry, brokerage, and/or trust business experience.
At least 1 year of experience with BETA, SmartStation, SEI, or other trust applications.
Strong knowledge of check processing operations.
Experience designing or improving processes, procedures, and controls.
Demonstrated issue management experience.
Ability to develop and negotiate solutions to issues with partners or clients, including escalations as needed.
Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with customers, team members, and management at all levels.
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient Microsoft Excel skills.
Team-leading or management experience.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
BA/BS degree or higher in business or finance.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of specialists performing transactional securities operations, ensuring quality and compliance.
Support the first point of contact for delivery tasks and escalations.
Identify process improvement opportunities and develop risk controls.
Ensure the team meets delivery expectations and resolve issues related to reporting, career paths, and related activities for direct reports.
Collaborate with and influence professionals at all levels, including more experienced managers.
Lead the team to achieve objectives.
Manage allocation of people and financial resources for securities operations.
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy.
Contribute to issue management, establishing check processing target operating models, and resolving escalated items.