Securities Operations Associate

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Associate as part of the Advisory Manager Liaison and Reconciliation Team within Wealth and Investment Management Operations. This team supports advisory programs, financial consultant and portfolio managers for Wells Fargo brokerage and wealth services.

The Associate will work as a liaison and perform system reconciliation functions between internal systems and other operational support services for the supported partners. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in low complexity lifecycle support tasks and help identify opportunities for process improvements within Securities Operations

• Review basic or tactical issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained, related to low risk tasks and deliverables with narrower impact

• Receive direction from manager and exercise judgment within defined parameters related to resolving situations on a full process within a trade environment, while developing understanding of various functions, policies, and procedures

• Provide information to, collaborate, and consult with peers, colleagues and managers, including internal and external customers, to resolve issues and achieve goals

• Build expertise in operational processes including client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, and general ledger reconciliation

• Assist in gathering data to support resolution of issues; review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research and evaluation

• Resolve low complexity escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations

• Research low complexity business risks, provide input into policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests

• Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work

• Contribute to implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and may perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies

Required Qualifications:

• 6 months of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following:  work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 6 months of Brokerage or Wealth Management experience

• 6 months of Data Collection and Reporting experience

• 6 months of Project Management experience

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

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

• Experience meeting high production and quality standards

• Ability to process transactions and perform research to resolve customer issues 

• Experience importing, exporting, and manipulating data using Microsoft Excel

• Ability to manage multiple project and process implementations

• Ability to track and monitor project progress, identify project and process gaps, recommend controls and communicate progress to business leaders

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work additional hours and different shifts as needed

• Must be able to work at location listed on posting

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Posting Locations:

• Charlotte, North Carolina

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.

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

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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