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Wells Fargo · 2 days ago

Lead Securities Operations Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Securities Operations Specialist within WIM Operations Account Opening and Maintenance. The role involves leading complex lifecycle initiatives, managing operational processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve efficiency and resolve issues within Securities Operations.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurancePayments

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead complex lifecycle initiatives and support tasks, including those that are cross-functional with broad impact, and act as key a participant in large-scale planning and deliverables; identify opportunity for process improvements within Securities Operations

Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term operational tasks or challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors

Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations related to a full process within a trade environment while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence or lead team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives

Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to senior managers to resolve issues and achieve goals; may lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor

Manage and 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 complex escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations

Research complex business risks, develop policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests

Exercise independent judgment in understanding trade settlement and influence workflow controls to minimalize the effects of operational breakdowns

Lead overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work

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

Qualification

Securities OperationsBrokerage Industry KnowledgeAlteryxPower BIData VisualizationAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

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

Preferred

Brokerage Industry Knowledge & Experience

Account Data and Management, Account Opening and Maintenance and/or Security Masterfile experience

Development with in Alteryx and Power BI or equivalent business intelligence tools

Ability to translate complex technical needs into straightforward requests for information and collaboration, working with a wide range of people

Experience using data visualization tools such as MicroStrategy or Tableau including report creation, dashboards, and graphical data representation

Extensive knowledge and understanding of research and analysis

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior management

Ability to quickly establish credibility to build and maintain effective working relationships

Experience as a collaborator who has built successful relationships and influenced across business lines to drive results

Experience analyzing call volumes, forecasting, and planning of staffing levels to meet the business goals for servicing and response time for customers

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Solid problem-solving skills