Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist Military Apprentice

Wells Fargo & Company•Charlotte, NC

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist Military Apprentice as a part of our Corporate Investment Banking Operations division. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com. This team provides end‑to-end operational support for institutional trading and investment activities, ensuring trades are processed accurately, clients are onboarded efficiently, and operational risks are effectively managed across complex financial products. Supports the full lifecycle of institutional operations from trade confirmation and settlement to cash management, reconciliations, and issue resolution. You will contribute by researching and resolving complex operational issues, driving process improvements, supporting risk and control activities, and partnering across teams to keep critical CIB functions running efficiently and securely. Apprentices within the U.S. Department of Labor accredited Apprenticeship program 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. Apprenticeships are designed to assist in the professional development of an apprentice, in preparation for the post-apprenticeship role. Program Managers will facilitate an apprentice’s required path for professional development. This ensures an apprentice will have gained the proficiency and obtained the required experience of a fully functioning Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist

Requirements

2+ years of Institutional Investment 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.
Apprentices are considered full-time employees within the program. As such, Apprentices are expected to not only uphold and adhere to Wells Fargo and the Apprenticeship Program, but also expected to 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
This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check.
Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CRF 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification.
Successful candidates must also 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 in supporting one or more areas of risk including Operational Risk, Technology or Compliance roles aligned to these groups
Risk and Control Self- Assessment (RCSA) and Issue Management experience
Experience in designing, monitoring and or remediation of controls
Understanding of enterprise risk management framework including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance
Understanding of risk framework, corporate/business policies, and programs to translate into plans for the business, function, and/or risk type
Experience in analyzing metrics and developing reports to articulate data trends
Ability to research, analyze, document, and present organizational metrics that drive business decisions
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets experience importing, exporting, and manipulating data
Experience conducting root cause analysis for data-driven process-related improvements
Strong analytical skills including strategically analyzing data, diagnosing opportunities, and providing interventions
Experience synthesizing data from multiple sources and presenting it in appropriate formats
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Responsibilities

Assist in lifecycle support for institutional trade flow
Manage client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, general ledger reconciliation, as well as work to resolve confirmation and International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) related issues
Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables
Contribute to large scale planning related to process, procedures, and efficiencies with internal and industry related initiatives
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
Provide leadership to bring groups together to resolve multi-faceted complex issues
Serve as a leader on projects along with internal and industry related initiatives
Review and analyze complex functional and operational tasks that require in-depth evaluation
Exercise independent judgment and resolution to guide the deliverable
Resolve moderately complex issues
Lead team to meet functional area projects, and process deliverables
Leverage solid understanding of functions, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Mentor and assist analysts
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals