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Institutional Investment Operations Specialist

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Operations
Charlotte, NC, USA
Posted on Jul 10, 2025

Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Investment Operations Specialist in Capital Markets as part of Corporate Investment Banking.

This team's primary responsibilities include projecting short-term cash and collateral funding requirements for legal entities under CIB, implementing tactical and strategic intraday liquidity processes and reporting, investigating issues within projections and any variances versus actual activity, optimizing the balances of cash account balances and the allocation of securities for Tri-Party repo.


In this role, you will:

  • Participate in lifecycle support tasks for institutional trade initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements
  • Assist leadership in bringing individual or teams together in order to resolve complex issues
  • Assist in client account onboarding, input and monitoring of cash payments, customer service, project support, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, general ledger reconciliation, as well as, work to resolve confirmation and ISDA related issue
  • Provide subject matter expertise on projects along with internal and industry related initiatives
  • Review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research, evaluation, and exercise independent judgment to guide the deliverable
  • Present recommendations for resolving complex situations and exercise independent judgement while developing expertise on functions, projects, internal and industry related initiatives
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

  • Preparing and validating multi-currency and multi-correspondent bank cash projections for utilization by the Front Office to secure necessary funding.
  • Ensuring that all Front Office projection related inquiries are tracked and responded to expediently.
  • Performing ad hoc reconciliations and data analysis as needed for reporting to internal business partners.
  • Liaising with various operational support groups and trading desks to escalate and resolve conflicts in a timely manner, drive process improvements and support business initiatives.
  • Enhancing intraday liquidity processes and reporting including partnership in the establishment of Corporate Intraday Liquidity Management System and Resolution Planning.
  • Identifying opportunities for optimization as well as proposing and implementing solutions to enhance processes, mitigate risk, reduce cost, and increase efficiency.
  • Evaluating current and future needs, and communicating and collaborating with internal stakeholders and technology partners to develop strategic solutions.
  • Monitoring repo settlements and Tri-Party transactions to ensure proper cash and collateral movements.
  • Executing the allocation and optimization of collateral requirements for all Tri-Party repo obligations.


Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ 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:

  • Working knowledge of Fixed Income clearance/settlement concepts and experience with settling trades
  • Working knowledge of BNY BDC clearance platform
  • Working knowledge of Broadridge Impact

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule
  • Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting Locations:

  • 1525 W W.T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262

Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/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.

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:

14 Jul 2025

*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.