Securities Operations Associate at Wells Fargo in Saint Louis, Missouri

Posted in Other 17 days ago.

Type: Full time





Job Description:

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Associate as part of the Tax Reporting and Cost Basis team within Wealth and Investment Management Operations. This role will be apart of the Cost Basis unit of the team which is responsible for maintaining cost basis of any securities held or transacted for Wells Fargo customers.

The Associate will update securities going through corporate action or change tax exempt status, complete service requests, and update cost basis. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .

In this role, you will:
  • Participate in low complexity lifecycle support tasks and help identify opportunities for process improvements within Securities Operations
  • Review basic or tactical issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained, related to low risk tasks and deliverables with narrower impact
  • Receive direction from manager and exercise judgment within defined parameters related to resolving situations on a full process within a trade environment, while developing understanding of various functions, policies, and procedures
  • Provide information to, collaborate, and consult with peers, colleagues and managers, including internal and external customers, to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Build 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
  • Assist in gathering data to support resolution of issues; review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research and evaluation
  • Resolve low complexity escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations
  • Research low complexity business risks, provide input into policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests
  • Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work
  • Contribute to implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and may perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies
  • Perform a variety of operational tasks for complex securities or process extensive knowledge of systems
  • Provide ideas for improving or implementing processes
  • Perform moderately complex duties such as processing, researching inquires and reconciling transactions
  • Review time sensitive documents
  • Provide training or work direction to less experienced staff
  • Address compliance and corporate governance issues for the department
  • Lead or participate in projects
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Interact with internal customers
  • Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • 6+ months of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • 6+ months of Operations experience with client accounts
  • 6+ moths of BETA experience
  • Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
  • proficiency in presenting to senior management
  • Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment
  • Solid problem solving skills
  • Ability to assess current process/procedures and make recommendations for efficiency
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents/reports
  • Ability to provide operational training for new hires
  • Effective organization, multitasking, and prioritizing skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Intermediate to 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:
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
Posting End Date:
14 Nov 2024
*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 commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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