Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist - Trade Support

Wells Fargo Bank • Charlotte, NC

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist for the Trade Support team within Corporate Investment Banking Operations. The role supports institutional clients by delivering timely, accurate, and controlled post-trade operations. It oversees trade matching, allocation, confirmation, affirmation, and operational risk management, while contributing to process improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory, compliance, and operational control requirements.

The position serves as a subject matter expert for pre-settlement trade support and investigates trade breaks and discrepancies. It works with internal teams and external counterparties to resolve complex issues, supports institutional trade initiatives and projects, maintains accurate records, and communicates clearly with stakeholders. The role requires a hybrid schedule, on-site work at the stated Charlotte location, and additional hours as needed. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship and is subject to FINRA background screening and ongoing regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 4+ years of investment operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule and on-site at the stated location.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed.
• Successful completion and clearance of a background check and compliance with applicable ongoing regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient understanding of trade lifecycle processes and pre-settlement activities.
• Experience with institutional trade processing systems such as DTCC, CTM, ALERT, Broadridge, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices related to trade settlement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for pre-settlement trade support, including trade matching, allocation, confirmation, affirmation, break mitigation, and trade/account reconciliation.
• Lead investigations and resolve trade breaks and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Trade Capture, Sales & Trading, Investment Managers, Custodians, Brokers, and Application Support to resolve complex issues.
• Participate in lifecycle support for institutional trade initiatives and projects.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Exercise independent judgment while consulting with peers and managers to achieve operational goals.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Act as a stakeholder point of contact and provide clear, professional communication.
• Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed