Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist within the WholesaleOperations team as a part of Corporate Investment Banking Operations. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com .
This Middle Office role will be responsible for supporting the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Pass-through Sales & Trading business. The initial responsibilities primarily combine managing the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) and Assignment of Trade (AOT) processes, including Real-Time Trade Matching (RTTM) and netting.
In this role, you will:

• Utilize the Front Office Trading System (Catalyst), MBS Expert, Broadridge/Impact, FICC, along with other applications to accomplish daily functions
• Gradually learn more complex aspects of the lifecycle of the To Be Announced (TBA) market, including TBA Allocations, reconciling trading positions, pair offs, and ensuring timely settlement of trades
• Collaborate with other team members, Sales & Trading, clients, and various support partners to escalate issues and ensure efficient operations
• Ability to execute precisely in a fast-paced, stressful environment according to the demands of the RMBS Trading desk
• Provide information to managers and the Capital Markets Middle Office

Key Responsibilities:

• Trade Processing: Assignments, allocations, pair offs, netting transactions related to TBAs and MBS pools
• Reconciliation: Ensuring trades are confirmed in front to back systems, liaising with various teams
• Settlement and Fails Management: Coordinating settlement and investigating exceptions
• Risk Management and Control: Participating in risk assessment, identifying control gaps, and implanting solutions

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Securities Operations experience
• Knowledge and Understanding of the Fixed-Income markets, Trade Processing and Mortgage-Backed Securities
• Experience communicating with Trading, Sales, Finance, Back Office, and other business partners
• Able to make timely decisions in resolving difficult problems including customer disputes, system issues, and business unit inquiries
• Execute precisely in a fast-paced, stressful environment according to the demands of the RMBS Trading desk
• Strong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate flexibility, sound judgment, business ethics, and the ability to multi-task
• In-depth Microsoft 365 application knowledge is also a benefit

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:

• 550 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CRF 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
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.
Posting End Date:
15 Sep 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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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