Lead Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist - Listed Options Clearing and Settlement

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist within the Listed Options Clearing and Settlement team as a part of Corporate Investment Banking Operations. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com .
The Listed Options Operations team is part of the Prime Services Operations and is responsible for the front to back processing and reconciliation of options activity traded on US option exchanges and clearing via the Options Clearing Corporation.
In this role, you will:

• Support the execution, clearing, reconciliation and settlement of the listed options product
• Support both the Prime Brokerage and Trading business units
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients, which will require a strong understanding of the underlying products
• Ability to liaise with all areas of the business, including senior management, sales, trading, middle office, operations, and clients to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Monitoring issues and improving the systemic and behavioral root causes across FO, IT, and Operations as well as presenting findings to Senior Management
• Partner with Change Team to analyze and document current state processes and drive future state requirements
• Conduct street-side reconciliation of books and records vs the Options Clearing Corporation including trades, positions, and cash
• Perform Exercise and Assignment processes including daily and option Expiry processing, as well as Regulatory & Management reporting
• Work with Collateral Management, Trade Management and Processing
• Perform Intersystem reconciliations and processing of commission payable/receivables (Brokerage)

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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:

• Working knowledge of Prime Brokerage, Listed Options Clearance, OCC policies/procedures and collateral requirements
• Previous experience with system development and implementation
• Experience with ensuring control standards are in line with Bank policies as documented
• Ability to articulate all control deficiencies within a KRI, audit point or action plan
• Ability to work with both external and internal clients
• Detailed working knowledge of the OCC Encore and Ovation systems
• Working knowledge of Broadridge
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as operate independently
• Possess strong problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with an attention to detail
• Very organized, able to deal with high volumes, and prioritize workload

Job Expectations:

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

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.
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$100,000.00 - $163,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:
27 Oct 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.
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