Securities Operations Specialist - Alternative Investments

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist in Business Operations in Alternative Investments as part of Transactions & Processing division. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will:

• 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; exercise independent judgment related to low-to-medium risk deliverables
• Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations related to a full process within a trade environment while developing understanding of function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• 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 the following 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 minimalize 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 and perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies making decisions on matters with financial impact and risk

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Investment industry experience
• Exposure to ICapital Alternative Investment platform
• Knowledge and understanding of Private Equities and Hedgefunds
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Excel skills, Macros and formula experience
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skill
• Strong research and analyzing skills
• Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations:

• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

Locations:

• 2800 Market St., Saint Louis MO
• 1525 W WT Harris Blvd., Charlotte NC

Other Information:

• Position locations listed above.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

**You should be aware that specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing. Requirements may include pre-clearing outside activities, transferring brokerage accounts to a designated broker, trade pre-clearance, minimum holding period, monitoring of trading activity, etc. Affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements. If you would like additional information to help assess impact, please discuss with your hiring manager or contact the Personal Account Dealing Team at [email protected] . Otherwise, more detailed information will be provided after you join Wells Fargo.Posting End Date:
2 Sep 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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