Securities Operations Associate

Wells Fargo•Saint Louis, MO

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Associate. 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

Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
Trade Processing and/or brokerage transaction experience
Strong research and analyzing skills
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
Brokerage operations experience
1+ years of Customer service experience
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