Institutional Investment Operations Specialist

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Investment Operations Specialist within Corporate and Investment Banking

This group is responsible for managing and controlling high levels of risk and liability inherent in the Asset Servicing process. We must provide outstanding service and create an environment that maintains its focus on serving our clients while constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency.

In this role, you will:

• Process all aspects of the lifecycle of Asset Servicing events, for all asset classes and across all markets.
• Work with external custodians to process allocations from our custodians to our clients.
• Manage communication with Lines of Business, such as Securities Lending, Prime Brokerage, as well as Operations and Technology partners.
• Balance a workload of tasks across the department and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Identify and analyze areas for process improvement and ownership of specific tasks.
• Responsible for being part of a team that is the main point of contact for our CIB business.
• Reconcile and process Income Payments, including Dividends & Interest
• Work with Custodians to ensure complete understanding of events and ensuring data flow correct.

Required Qualifications, US:

• 2 years of Institutional Investment Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of loan, securities, and derivative products
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Broadridge applications
• Experience with a customer service mindset and a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of securities lending practices
• Knowledge of DTCC for allocations and elections
• Knowledge of non-US depositories (e.g., Euroclear; Clearstream)
• 3 years of experience in a Financial Services firm with a focus on servicing a Prime Services business.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload to ensure all daily tasks are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with departmental procedures.
• Familiar with the regulatory environment and maintaining strong controls
• Experience working with custodians, depositories, agents and brokers to ensure timely and accurate processing of events to client accounts and to appropriately manage risk.
• Results driven
• Able to think outside the box
• Willingness to take on responsibility

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation, and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.