Securities Operations Specialist - Charlotte, NC
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 transactions for the Wells Fargo retail brokerage and trust lines of business. 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
Required Qualifications :
2+ years of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following : work experience, training, military experience, educationDesired Qualifications :
Working knowledge of Settlement Operations, Financial Market Utilities (e.g., DTC, Fed), and subledger platforms (e.g., Beta, SEI)Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracyAbility to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in Microsoft Excel, including importing, exporting, and manipulating dataExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to navigate multiple systems and applications, using search tools to locate and validate informationCollaborative team player with flexibility and adaptability to work across all organizational levelsSelf-starter who works independently, proactively, and creatively while exercising sound judgmentJob Expectations :
Ability to work a hybrid 3 / 2 schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)Ability to work onsite at 1525 W WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262