Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist as a part of Corporate and Investment Banking Operations. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Principally responsible for the final verification for the accuracy and completeness of OTC Derivative bi-lateral confirmations for a variety of products and business lines, including Commodity, Credit, Equity, Interest Rate, and Foreign Exchange

• Cross-train and mentor other team members whether for on-boarding purposes or for developing a deeper understanding of novel, complex, and/or unique trade structures

• Regularly seek opportunities to improve processes, controls, and procedures to improve efficiencies, deepen the team’s understanding of products, and mitigate risk

• Partner with the project team to develop requirements for system enhancements and assist with user acceptance testing

• Review and analyze complex Derivatives Confirmation functions and operations that require in-depth evaluation

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goal.

• Provide leadership to bring groups together to resolve multi-faceted complex issues

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Interest Rates or FX Derivatives

• Knowledge of use and application of ISDA Definitions, regulatory requirements, and interdependence of various ISDA documentation in the preparation and review of ISDA confirmations

• Ability to review and understand ISDA Master and Master Confirmation Agreements

• Extensive knowledge of use and application of ISDA Definitions, regulatory requirements, and interdependence of various ISDA documentation in the preparation and review of ISDA confirmations

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong time management skills

• Ability to shift priorities as workflow/volume dictates

Job Expectations:

• Registration for FINRA Series 99 must be completed within 180 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.

• Hybrid schedule 3/2 mandatory Wednesday in office

• Training in office

• Hours of Operations: 9 - 5

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• Candidate must be based out of posted location

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Posting End Date: 

11 Mar 2025

*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 commensurat