Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist – Client Data & Onboarding

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist in Client Data and Onboarding as part of our Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Operations division. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Develop strategic partnerships across key stakeholders within Operations, Sales, and Compliance
• Develop in-depth knowledge of key operational processes and teams supporting Client Onboarding functions
• Assist in lifecycle support for corporate and institutional trade flow
• Lead or participate in moderately complex strategic initiatives and deliverables
• Contribute to large scale planning related to process, procedures, and efficiencies with internal and industry related initiatives
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
• Provide leadership to bring groups together to resolve multi-faceted complex issues
• Serve as a leader on projects along with internal and industry related initiatives
• Review and analyze complex functional and operational tasks that require in-depth evaluation
• 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
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ 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:

• A BS/BA degree or higher
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Sound organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
• Skilled in communicating effectively with senior executive-level leaders, both in writing and verbally
• Collaborative mindset with the flexibility to work effectively in team environments and across all organizational levels
• Experience managing process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
• Competence in identifying key issues, engaging stakeholders, designing solutions, securing buy-in, and guiding resolution
• Capable of synthesizing complex analytical findings into executive-level communications
• Understanding of key operational risk components, with a track record of promoting consistency and quality across risk functions
• Data-savvy, with experience aligning disparate data sources, identifying trends, and developing risk-based analytics
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments while maintaining strong organizational focus

 Primary Posting Location:

• 550 S Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule at the posted location 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

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a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.