Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist Asset Services

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist.

Team members 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.

In this role, you will:

• Processing corporate actions and voluntary functions & related processes across multiple markets

• Reconciling and managing the full lifecycle of voluntary corporate action events inclusive of Event Capture, Notifications, Elections, Reconciliation and Payments.

• Working with Agent Banks, Custodians, and external counterparties to ensure complete understanding of events and ensuring data flows are correct with respect to event processing.

• Communicating with Operations colleagues, Technology Partners, Project Managers and Middle and Front Office Business Partners.

• Risk management for events processed and maintenance of associated procedures.

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:

• 3+ years in Capital Markets, Broker Dealer and/or Securities Operations experience

• Knowledge of DTCC and other international depositories and custodians (e.g., Euroclear, Clearstream) for allocations and elections

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Asset Services and Corporate Actions, preferred to have 3+ years of current and direct involvement with this function.

• Knowledge and understanding of Broadridge applications, preferred to have knowledge with BANCS (corporate actions processing platform).

• Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of stock loan, securities, and derivative products as related to corporate actions.

• 3+ years of experience in a Financial Services firm with a focus on servicing an Intuitional / Prime Services business.

• Familiar with the regulatory environment and maintaining strong controls

• Experience working with custodians, depositories, agents, and external brokers to ensure timely and accurate processing of events to client accounts and to appropriately manage risk.

• Demonstrated ability to ensure all daily tasks are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with departmental procedures.

• Results driven, able to think outside the box, willingness to take on responsibility.

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.  

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

• Experience with a customer service mindset and a focus on continuous improvement

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• Candidates must be willing to work additional hours as needed

• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Location:

• 1525 W. WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC

Posting End Date: 

27 Apr 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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