Securities Operations Associate - UIT Operations

Wells Fargo & Company•St. Louis, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a detail‑oriented and service‑focused Securities Operations associate to support UIT Operations through daily trade support functions and operational oversight. The Unit Investment Trust (UIT) Operations team manages all exception‑based processes related to Unit Investment Trusts. UITs are pooled investment vehicles composed of a fixed portfolio of securities—such as stocks, bonds, or other assets—selected by a sponsor and deposited into the trust. Key characteristics include: Fixed, unmanaged portfolios: Once established, the holdings generally remain unchanged for the life of the trust. Daily pricing: UITs are priced at the end of each business day based on the market value of the underlying securities, cash positions, and any assets or liabilities held by the trust. Defined termination date: Each trust has a scheduled maturity date. When a UIT reaches maturity or terminates, investors have several options: Roll over to the next series of the same trust Roll over into a different trust Receive cash proceeds for their units Elect an in‑kind distribution of the underlying securities prior to maturity The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex processes. They must be able to interpret and consolidate information, communicate effectively with internal and external partners, and thrive in a fast‑paced, layered operational environment. In this role, you will: Participate in low complexity lifecycle support tasks and help identify opportunities for process improvements within Securities Operations Review basic or tactical issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained, related to low risk tasks and deliverables with narrower impact Receive direction from manager and exercise judgment within defined parameters related to resolving situations on a full process within a trade environment, while developing understanding of various functions, policies, and procedures Provide information to, collaborate, and consult with peers, colleagues and managers, including internal and external customers, to resolve issues and achieve goals Build expertise in operational processes including client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, and general ledger reconciliation Assist in gathering data to support resolution of issues; review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research and evaluation Resolve low complexity escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations Research low complexity business risks, provide input into policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work Contribute to implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and may perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Trade Processing and/or brokerage transaction experience
Brokerage operations experience
Strong research and analyzing skills
Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment
Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets experience importing, exporting, and manipulating data
Ability to perform in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Beta and DTC application experience
Strong time management skills

Responsibilities

Participate in low complexity lifecycle support tasks and help identify opportunities for process improvements within Securities Operations
Review basic or tactical issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained, related to low risk tasks and deliverables with narrower impact
Receive direction from manager and exercise judgment within defined parameters related to resolving situations on a full process within a trade environment, while developing understanding of various functions, policies, and procedures
Provide information to, collaborate, and consult with peers, colleagues and managers, including internal and external customers, to resolve issues and achieve goals
Build expertise in operational processes including client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, and general ledger reconciliation
Assist in gathering data to support resolution of issues; review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research and evaluation
Resolve low complexity escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations
Research low complexity business risks, provide input into policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests
Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work
Contribute to implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and may perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies