Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist, Governance and Oversight Team
Wells Fargo
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist within the Process Review & Enhancement (PRE) team as a part of Corporate Investment Banking Operations. This role is cross-functional and performs self-inspection analysis by helping assess operational risk, strengthen control environments, and support global governance routines. It offers broad exposure to operational processes, regulatory considerations, and enterprise risk frameworks while collaborating with teams across regions and business lines. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.
In this role, you will:
Support governance routines by preparing materials, tracking deliverables, and maintaining key documentation
Maintain dashboards, SharePoint sites, and reporting inventories to ensure accuracy and alignment with enterprise standards
Assist in control assessments by collecting data, reviewing evidence, and documenting results
Identify control gaps or emerging risks through analysis of operational processes
Collaborate with the business units to assess and evaluate the design and performance of existing controls and processes, identify control gaps and measure the effectiveness of controls
Provide insights and reporting for trending control performance, risk themes, and trends
Make recommendations for enhancements to existing or new functions/controls to further mitigate risk
Partner with senior business leaders to rate the control environment
Serve as a consultant for the Operations team as issues arise or new processes are implemented
Work with partners across CIB Operations, Compliance, Business Control, and Operational Risk to drive consistency in controls and standards
Assist with global governance submissions and documentation across regions
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of Capital Markets industry experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Ability to articulate issues, risks, and proposed solutions to various levels of staff and management
Strong knowledge of Capital Markets and understanding of loan, securities, and derivative products
Ability to identify risk factors and ensure enactment of appropriate controls
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Advanced Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and SharePoint) skills
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 or relocation assistance
Posting Location:
550 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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:
24 Mar 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.
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