Wells Fargo
Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist - Trade Support
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Supports fixed-income institutional clients through pre-settlement trade operations, including matching, allocation, confirmation, affirmation, reconciliation, and break resolution. Serves as a subject matter expert, investigates discrepancies, collaborates with internal teams and external counterparties, supports trade initiatives, improves processes, maintains records, and ensures regulatory and operational control compliance.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist within our Trade Support team as a part of Corporate Investment Banking Operations. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com .
This role is responsible for supporting Fixed Income clients through the execution of timely, accurate, and controlled post-trade operations. Responsibilities include overseeing trade matching, allocation, confirmation, affirmation, and operational risk management activities. The ideal candidate will leverage strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive process improvements, partner effectively with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, and operational control requirements.
In this role, you will:
Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.
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:
10 Sep 2026
*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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
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.
#BI-Hybrid
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist within our Trade Support team as a part of Corporate Investment Banking Operations. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com .
This role is responsible for supporting Fixed Income clients through the execution of timely, accurate, and controlled post-trade operations. Responsibilities include overseeing trade matching, allocation, confirmation, affirmation, and operational risk management activities. The ideal candidate will leverage strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive process improvements, partner effectively with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, and operational control requirements.
In this role, you will:
- Serve as a subject matter expert for pre-settlement trade support activities, including trade matching, allocation, confirmation, affirmation, break mitigation, and trade/account reconciliation
- Lead and investigate to resolve trade breaks and discrepancies in a timely manner
- Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Technology, Trade Capture, Sales & Trading) and external counterparties (Investment Managers, Custodians, Brokers, Application Support) to resolve complex issues
- Participate in lifecycle support for institutional trade initiatives and projects
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
- Exercise independent judgment while consulting with peers and managers to achieve operational goals
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards
- Act as a point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear and professional communication
- 4+ years of investment operations experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education
- Proficient understanding of trade lifecycle processes and pre-settlement activities
- Experience with institutional trade processing systems (e.g. DTCC, CTM, ALERT, Broadridge, or similar platforms)
- Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices related to trade settlement
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule
- Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
- Ability to work additional hours as needed
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- 550 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.
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:
10 Sep 2026
*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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
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.
#BI-Hybrid
Wells Fargo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office
355 W Martin Luther King, Jr BLVD, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202
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