Wells Fargo Securities Operations Specialist 

United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis 

1444517

About this role:

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

$26.59 - $47.26

17 Apr 2025

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.