Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Associate to support efficient and effective securities operations while contributing to a strong risk and control environment. This role offers an opportunity to be part of an organization focused on operational excellence, execution discipline, and customer centricity.
In this role, you will:
- Participate in low-complexity securities operations activities and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Review basic operational issues, policies, and procedures related to low-to-medium-risk tasks and deliverables with limited scope
- Follow standard practices and receive direction from managers or experienced colleagues while developing knowledge of securities operations functions, policies, and procedures
- Exercise judgment within defined parameters to resolve routine situations across assigned trade-related processes
- Collaborate with peers, colleagues, managers, and internal or external customers to exchange information, resolve routine issues, and support team goals
- Develop knowledge of operational processes that may include client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, and general ledger reconciliation
- Gather information and perform research and evaluation to support the resolution of low-complexity operational issues
- Review time-sensitive documents and transaction requests, research low-complexity business risks, and provide input on established policies and procedures
- Monitor assigned daily securities- and cash-related production activities and support the overall effectiveness of the team
- Contribute to projects and the implementation of new or revised processes and procedures under the direction of managers or experienced colleague.
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4+ years of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4+ years of experience in mutual funds, equities, fixed income, reconciliation, trade operations, or securities settlements
- Experience supporting trade lifecycle activities, including transaction processing, settlement, and reconciliation
- Experience researching and resolving trade or transaction-related discrepancies and operational issues
- Experience working with time-sensitive securities transactions, cash movements, or settlement activities
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of mutual funds, equities, fixed income products, securities settlements, and trade lifecycle processes
- Experience with cash and securities reconciliation, transaction processing, and exception management
- Ability to research and resolve trade, settlement, and reconciliation discrepancies within established procedures
- Knowledge of securities operations controls, operational risk, and regulatory requirements
- Experience working with time-sensitive transactions and meeting established processing deadlines
- Ability to analyze operational information, identify discrepancies, and escalate issues appropriately
- Experience collaborating with internal teams and business partners to resolve operational or transaction-related issues
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for reviewing, tracking, and reconciling operational data
Job Expectations:
- Ability to work a night shift from 6:30 PM - 3:30 AM
Posting End Date:
10 Nov 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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Skills Required
- 4+ years of securities operations experience, or equivalent experience, training, military experience, or education
- 4+ years of experience in mutual funds, equities, fixed income, reconciliation, trade operations, or securities settlements
- Experience supporting trade lifecycle activities, including transaction processing, settlement, and reconciliation
- Experience researching and resolving trade or transaction-related discrepancies and operational issues
- Experience working with time-sensitive securities transactions, cash movements, or settlement activities
- Knowledge of mutual funds, equities, fixed income products, securities settlements, and trade lifecycle processes
- Experience with cash and securities reconciliation, transaction processing, and exception management
- Ability to research and resolve trade, settlement, and reconciliation discrepancies within established procedures
- Knowledge of securities operations controls, operational risk, and regulatory requirements
- Experience working with time-sensitive transactions and meeting established processing deadlines
- Ability to analyze operational information, identify discrepancies, and escalate issues appropriately
- Experience collaborating with internal teams and business partners to resolve operational or transaction-related issues
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for reviewing, tracking, and reconciling operational data
- Ability to work a night shift from 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Pay is considered stronger due to a 401(k) match up to 6% and, for some lower earners, an additional company contribution. Feedback suggests the retirement program is a standout element of the total package.
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Parental & Family Support — Eligible employees can receive up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, along with critical-caregiving leave and backup care resources. Feedback suggests this breadth of family support is a meaningful advantage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the first day for eligible employees, with the employer covering a large share of premiums in some plan scenarios. Feedback suggests access and plan breadth are strong.
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