Securities Operations Specialist Military Apprentice

Wells Fargo•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist Military Apprentice as part of their Wealth Investment Management (WIM) Operations Division. This role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely processing of critical operational activities across specialized functions such as money movement, risk and regulatory oversight, custodial servicing, collateral support, and account data management. Each specialist is responsible for executing work within their assigned discipline while upholding data integrity, strong controls, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate across teams to resolve issues, maintain high-quality account and transaction standards, and deliver reliable service to internal partners and clients. This position is part of a U.S. Department of Labor accredited Apprenticeship program. Apprentices perform a variety of structured duties, including on-the-job training, coursework, and mentorship, under the supervision of a hiring manager, program manager, and a mentor. Apprenticeships are designed to assist in the professional development of an apprentice, in preparation for a fully functioning post-apprenticeship role, with Program Managers facilitating the required path for professional development.

Requirements

1+ years of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Enrollment into Wells Fargo’s DOL Registered Apprentice Program is required
Uphold and adhere to Wells Fargo and the Apprenticeship Program, and follow Wells Fargo's prescribed policies, procedures, and employee expectations
Ability to work a hybrid schedule
Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
Successful completion and clearing of a FINRA background check
Meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents

Nice To Haves

Military experience in any branch of service: Army, National Guard, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard or Reserves
Experience supporting Operational Risk, Technology Risk, or Compliance Risk and Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) and Issue Management experience
Sound analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including importing, exporting, and manipulating data
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to navigate multiple systems and applications and use search tools to validate information
Collaborative team player with flexibility to work across all organizational levels
Self‑starter who works independently, proactively, and creatively while using sound judgment
Experience identifying, recommending, or implementing process improvements

Responsibilities

Participate in low to moderately complex lifecycle support initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within Securities Operations
Review and analyze basic or tactical functional operational tasks or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives; exercise independent judgment related to low-to-medium risk deliverables
Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations related to a full process within a trade environment while developing understanding of function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Provide information to, collaborate, and consult with peers, colleagues and managers, including internal and external customers, to resolve issues and achieve goals
Develop expertise in the following operational processes including client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, and general ledger reconciliation
Resolve low to moderately complex escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations
Research low to moderately complex business risks, provide input into policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests
Exercise independent judgment in understanding trade settlement workflow controls to minimalize the effects of operational breakdowns
Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work
Contribute and may lead implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies making decisions on matters with financial impact and risk
Perform a variety of structured duties, including a combination of (however, not limited to) on-the-job training, coursework and mentorship, under the supervision of a hiring manager, program manager and a mentor
Uphold and adhere to Wells Fargo and the Apprenticeship Program, and follow Wells Fargo's prescribed policies, procedures, and employee expectations