Securities Operations Specialist

Wells Fargo - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

5,001-10,000 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist in Transactions & Processing as part of the Business Operations division. This role involves participating in lifecycle support initiatives, identifying process improvements, and resolving operational challenges within Securities Operations.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations related to a full process within a trade environment
• 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 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 minimize 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.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Money movement supervision experience
• Experience with procedure writing
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgement

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401K Plan with 6% matching
• Vacation & Paid Time Off