Wells Fargo Securities Operations Specialist 

United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis 

416172217

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 and payment 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
• Perform low to moderately complex data analysis to support and drive strategic initiatives and business needs
• Develop an understanding of technical systems and business processes to extract data driven insights while identifying opportunities for engineering enhancements
• Perform analysis of findings and trends using statistical and/or financial analysis, modeling, process documentation, profitability analysis, customer/demographic analysis, etc.
• Develop customized reports and ad hoc analyses to make recommendations and provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff
• Assist in implementing Data Quality Controls across dimensions (Accuracy, Completeness etc.)

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:

• 2+ years of Wealth and Investment Management experience
• 1+ year of Operational Risk, Change Management and/or Quality Assurance experience
• Experience with RCSA process for implementing and managing system data expected output controls
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in gathering, analyzing and interpreting large datasets and aptitude for synthesizing data to 'form a story'
• Ability to identify in efficiencies and opportunities to improve the process
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex topics in an easy to understand manner
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather feedback and iterate on reporting solutions for continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced 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

18 Feb 2025

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

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