Securities Operations Associate

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Associate in Investment Operations within Wealth and Investment Management (WIM). The successful candidate will support critical securities and cash processing activities, partner with internal teams to resolve operational issues, and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and support an exceptional client experience. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in low complexity lifecycle support tasks and help identify opportunities for process improvements within Securities Operations
• Review basic or tactical issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained, related to low risk tasks and deliverables with narrower impact
• Receive direction from manager and exercise judgment within defined parameters related to resolving situations on a full process within a trade environment, while developing understanding of various functions, policies, and procedures
• Provide information to, collaborate, and consult with peers, colleagues and managers, including internal and external customers, to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Build expertise in operational processes including client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, and general ledger reconciliation
• Assist in gathering data to support resolution of issues; review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research and evaluation
• Resolve low complexity escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations
• Research low complexity business risks, provide input into policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests
• Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work
• Contribute to implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and may perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of securities industry and securities processing/operations
• Ability to work attention items, service request ques, and email boxes 
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage process improvement initiatives to optimize operational effectiveness and efficiencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) skills
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, opportunities to streamline business process, and implement change, documentation of procedures
• Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Ability to quickly learn business operations and processing
• Adherence to Wells Fargo risk management culture
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulations

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Candidate must be based out of posted location
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

Posting Location:

• Charlotte, NC

Posting Location:

• 1525 WW T Harris BLVD Charlotte, NC

Posting End Date: 

28 Oct 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.