Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist

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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist to support the Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) business within Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Operations division. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
The candidate will be a member of the FCM Operations Trade Management team responsible for trade capture and related processes for exchange-traded derivatives (including futures, options, on futures, interest rate swaps, and credit default swaps).
In this role, you will:

• Process all daily derivative lifecycle events at the clearinghouses and within the firm's books and records system in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform daily processes including trade capture, allocations, exception resolution, and processing of non-trade activity (option expirations, transfers, deliveries, compressions, closeout instructions, etc.) as well as mitigating risk associated with such processes
• Foster relationships with FCM Client Service, Sales, Reconciliations, Fees and Brokerage teams as well as clients, middle office, traders and outside vendors to effectively accomplish the team's goals
• Recommend process improvements based on industry best practices, targeting risk mitigation and straight through processing and creating enhanced controls and efficiencies that will enhance the performance of the group
• Provide support in both firm-wide and operations/team-specific projects, inclusive of active participation in UAT testing

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:

• Experience filtering and synthesizing detailed information, as well as understand system processes and workflows
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a deadline-driven environment to obtain results
• 1+ years of experience utilizing the FIS GMI and/or Clearvision processing systems
• 1+ years of experience working with cleared OTC products
• 1+ years of FCM operations and/or project implementation experience
• Advanced knowledge of cleared derivatives trade processing lifecycle
• Working knowledge of the CME Group, ICE, LCH, OCC or other comparable clearinghouse systems
• Sound analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and learn new systems, processes, and regulations quickly, and on a regular basis
• Self-motivated and a strong desire for continued learning
• Advanced Excel and other MS Office products skills
• Ability to work across multiple work streams to analyze business processes to determine appropriate solutions
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, business partners, peers, and upper management

Primary Posting Location:

• 550 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28282

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work a rotating (1 week per month) shift of 11 AM - 8 PM EST.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule at the posted locations listed.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Visa Sponsorship not available for this position.

Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking; commercial real estate lending and servicing; investment banking; equity; foreign exchange, rates and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe.
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:
29 Jul 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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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