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Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist within Wealth & Investment Management Operation division. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role you will:
- Participate in low to moderately complex lifecycle support initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within Securities Operations
- Review and analyze basic or tactical functional operational tasks or challenges that require research evaluation and selection of alternatives; exercise independent judgment related to low-to-medium risk deliverables
- Build expertise in operational processes including Manual Opening QPP DVP (Delivery versus Payment) and other specialized account processes.
- Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations related to a full process within a trade environment while developing understanding of function policies procedures and compliance requirements
- Provide information to collaborate and consult with peers colleagues and managers including internal and external customers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- 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 low to moderately complex escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations
- Research low to moderately complex business risks provide input into policies enhance customer satisfaction and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests
- Exercise independent judgment in understanding trade settlement workflow controls to minimalize the effects of operational breakdowns
- Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work
- Contribute and may 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
- Serve as a subject matter expert for specialized account opening processes providing guidance and training to team members and business partners.
- Supports Brokerage manual account opening and specialized accounts such as DVP Trust Shadow Account Opening and Maintenance CIP closure and Qualified Pension Plans.
- 2+ years of Securities Operations experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience training military experience education
- Customer service focus with experience handling complex transactions across multiple systems
- Experience with opening Brokerage and Bank accounts and maintenance
- Ability to educate and connect customer to technology and ability to communicate complete products
- Ability to identify potential fraud/risky accounts and take appropriate action to prevent loss
- Experience working with others on a team to meet customer needs
- Experience fostering and developing strong customer relationships
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal partners
- Ability to follow policies procedures and regulations
- Ability to interact with integrity and professionalism with customers and team members
- Continued process improvement and product knowledge
- Adherence to Wells Fargo risk management culture
- 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
- CHARLOTTE NC
3 Jul 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.
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Skills Required
- 2+ years of Securities Operations experience
- Must be based out of posted location (Charlotte NC)
- Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- Ability to work additional hours as needed
- Customer service focus with experience handling complex transactions across multiple systems
- Experience with opening Brokerage and Bank accounts and maintenance
- Ability to identify potential fraud or risky accounts and take appropriate action
- Ability to follow policies procedures and regulations
- Ability to educate customers on technology and communicate products
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage begins on day 1 with medical dental and vision and includes mental health prescription drugs and preventive care often covered at 100% in-network. Well-being resources such as 24-hour clinical support and an Employee Assistance Program add to the breadth.
- Parental & Family Support—Paid parental leave provides up to 16 weeks for a primary caregiver (4 weeks for non-primary) alongside fertility benefits and up to a $35000 lifetime reimbursement for adoption surrogacy and donor expenses. Backup child and adult care further supports family needs.
- Retirement Support—Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company matching contributions up to 6% of eligible pay. An employee stock purchase plan adds another avenue for long-term savings.
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What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking investment and mortgage products and services as well as consumer and commercial finance through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending Commercial Banking Corporate and Investment Banking and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation information security and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation empowering communities and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life not just work. It means having robust benefits competitive compensation and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community celebrated for being your authentic self and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
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