Securities Operations Associate / Wealth & Investment Management Operations

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking aSecurities Operations Associateto supportWealth & Investment Management Operationsas part ofWholesale Operations.

In this role, you will:

• Adhere to established policies, procedures, controls, and risk management practices; exercise judgment within defined parameters to research basic, low-risk operational matters, provide input related to policies and procedures, and develop knowledge of applicable functions and procedures
• Collaborate and consult with internal partners, colleagues, managers, and external customers to provide consistent operational support, resolve issues, and achieve goals
• Conduct and monitor daily securities production activities to ensure timely and accurate execution of operational processes and support overall team effectiveness
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and efficiency, and contribute to low-complexity lifecycle activities, projects, and implementation of new or revised processes and procedures requiring coordination across operations teams
• Process basic securities-related transactions, applying judgment within defined parameters to review time-sensitive documents and transaction requests and support accurate execution
• Research, analyze, and resolve routine operational issues, exceptions, inquiries, and low-complexity escalations, including gathering relevant data and reviewing basic or tactical matters involving low-risk tasks and deliverables with narrower impact

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:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience with securities transaction processing, trade support, settlement, reconciliation, account servicing, and asset movement activities
• Experience supporting securities, brokerage, wealth management, or related financial services operations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy, quality, attention to detail, and service standards
• Customer service and collaboration skills, with the ability to support customer transactions and partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of client onboarding, cash and funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement, structured loan operations, or general ledger reconciliation
• Knowledge of operational risk, controls, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards applicable to financial services operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research and analyze operational issues, resolve routine exceptions, and determine appropriate actions within defined parameters

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

• Experience using securities processing systems, brokerage platforms, or related tools to support transaction processing, reporting, and reconciliation activities such as: SEI Trust 3000 (Simulated Environments, Inc. Trust 3000)

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• Adhere to standards outlined with written policy as well as applicable State and Federal regulations
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening

Posting Location:

• 550 S. 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 5541

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• Based on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date. If you do not apply prior to the closing of this posting, we encourage you to apply for other opportunities with Wells Fargo.

Pay Range
 

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 Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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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