Securities Operations Specialist

Wells Fargo•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$32 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist as part of the Trade Settlement team within Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) Operations. This team is responsible for operation-related functions for securities settlement related to brokerage and trust accounts for Wealth and Investment Management clients. The Specialist will help support multi-channel branch office associates and client’s transactions needs while adhering to business channel policies and procedures. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com. In this role, you will: 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

Requirements

2+ years of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Ability to work a hybrid in-office schedule
Willingness to work on-site at stated location
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

1+ year of mutual funds processing experience
Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Experience importing, exporting, and manipulating data using Microsoft Excel
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

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