Securities Operations Specialist

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist on the Trust Mutual Funds Settlements and Processing team within Wealth and Investment Management Operations. This team is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate settlement of mutual funds trades, cash sweep trades, corporate action, and facilitates the internal and external asset transfers of mutual funds. Additionally, the team performs post-trade activities including payment/reinvestment of mutual funds dividends and capital gains, mutual fund position and exception analysis. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

The Specialist will focus on handling critical production or escalation issues, act as a liaison to other internal departments including technology groups and external sources, provide training or work direction for staff, create or revise departmental procedures review, and provide back-up coverage for a range of tasks including but not limited to Mutual Funds Settlement, Cash Sweep, Income, Transfers, Corporate Actions and address any exceptions that arise.

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, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 year of Wealth and Investment Management Operations experience

• 1 year Mutual Funds processing experience

• Client servicing focus with the ability to listen to internal client needs and recommend solutions

• Ability to work independently, proactively, and innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills and solid problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and operate successfully in a matrixed environment

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Effective organization, multitasking, and prioritizing skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule

• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting Location:

• Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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