Securities Operations Associate
About The Position
Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Associate as part of the Advisory and Mutual Fund Order Support team within Wealth and Investment Management Operations. The Associate will be responsible for reviewing large mutual fund transactions, resolving low to moderately complex operational challenges, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the team related to mutual fund trade processing. Specifically, this role will assist with manual trade requests and give guidance and instruction for advisory field calls.
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
- 6+ months of Brokerage Operations experience with a strong understanding of security products
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies to analyze operational processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to research, analyze, and determine a course of action
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Effective organization, multitasking, and prioritizing skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume, deadlines driven environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel 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
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Drug free workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
