Lead Institutional Investment Operations Specialist

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Institutional Investment Operations Specialist for our Shared Services Configuration team as part of Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Operations division. This role provides production support and helps to oversee data quality for the Inventory Master application. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a specialist on Inventory Master data and work with internal partners to help steward changes in key static data elements.
• Perform weekly reconciliations between Inventory Master and the various systems of record for data quality control.
• Serve as the Inventory Master expert on projects with the business, regulatory change management, and internal stakeholders when regulatory requirements or business needs change.
• Work with internal team members to gain an understanding of the inventory build process across all systems of record and trade capture systems.
• Work to improve data quality controls on the Inventory Master system including workflow enhancements.
• Leverage project management skills to help coordinate change management process for the Inventory Master application and schedule weekly calls with technology to prioritize work.
• Demonstrate full knowledge and serve as a lead on complex initiatives in operational and customer service for lifecycle support for institutional trade flow functions as well as support resolution of issues in and out of their responsibility.
• Participate in various risk and control framework exercises as well as internal and external audits.
• Exercise independent judgment and resolution to guide the deliverable
• Resolve moderately complex issues
• Lead team to meet functional area projects, and process deliverables
• Leverage solid understanding of functions, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Mentor and assist analysts
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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:

• Solid understanding of the various trading desks structures at Wells Fargo Corporate Investment Bank Markets space
• Understanding and experience working with being a data steward and assisting with complex problems
• Sound knowledge of bank software, desktop software, email, and Microsoft suite of applications
• Extensive experience with user acceptance testing, regression testing, and production checks
• Experience with data analysis supporting institutional clients
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a deadline driven environment to obtain results
• Dependability, attention to details, high integrity, and the ability to partner well with others
• Ability to effectively capture system and process issues and communicate them as to address items in a prioritized manner for better resolution

Primary Posting Location:

• 550 S Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule at the posted locations listed.
• Visa Sponsorship not available for this position.

Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking; commercial real estate lending and servicing; investment banking; equity; foreign exchange, rates and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe.

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: 

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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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