Senior Securities Operations Specialist

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Securities Operations Specialist as part of the National Wire Administration team within Wealth and Investment Management Operations. This team is responsible for operations of trust side of money movement and entails executing client-directed wire transfers. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in moderately complex lifecycle initiatives and support tasks and act as a participant in large-scale planning and deliverables; identify opportunity for process improvements within Securities Operations

• Review and analyze moderately complex operational tasks or challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

• Independently resolve moderately complex issues on a full process within a trade environment while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements; may lead team to meet deliverables

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals; may lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for lower level staff

• Manage 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 moderately complex escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations

• Research moderately complex business risks, influence 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

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

• Lead or contribute to implementation of projects and 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:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Operational Risk, Change Management and/or Quality Assurance experience

• Cross functional understanding of risk, policy management and controls (e.g. operations, market, client) and knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks and related processes

• Demonstrated experience with RCSA process for implementing and managing system data expected output controls

• Experience in gathering, analyzing and interpreting large datasets and aptitude for synthesizing data to 'form a story'

• Strong ability to effectively multi-task, effectively manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing and competing priorities

• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization including ability to prepare required level presentations

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

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Knowledge and understanding of Six Sigma methodology demonstrated through certification or experience

• 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, Minneasota

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.

$73,100.00 - $129,900.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit