Securities Operations Associate Manager

Wells Fargo & Company•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management Operations is hiring a Securities Operations Associate Manager in the Check Processing department. The role leads a team responsible for check processing for the firm and partners closely with front office partners, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Control teams. The leader also contributes to issue management, establishing check processing target operating models, and resolving escalated items. The position manages specialists performing transactional securities operations, supports delivery and escalations, improves processes and risk controls, and ensures the team meets delivery expectations. It also includes managing people and financial resources, collaborating with professionals at all levels, and developing talent in support of business objectives and strategy. The role requires working in the office five days per week at the stated location. FINRA SIE and Series 99 registration must be completed within 120 days of hire if not transferable, and maintaining appropriate FINRA licenses is required for continued employment. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 per week 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 continued employment.
Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 with process, procedure, and control design or improvement.
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 professionalism with customers, team members, and management at all levels.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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 tasks while ensuring quality and compliance.
Serve as a first point of contact for delivery tasks and escalations.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development.
Ensure the team meets delivery expectations and resolve issues related to reporting, career paths, and other 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, establishment of check processing target operating models, and resolution of escalated items.