Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Securities Operations Specialist to join Wholesale Operations in supporting the citizen-developed intelligence transformation efforts. This is a partner-facing, hands-on role responsible for delivering high-impact analytics and automation/AI solutions cross the partner groups. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.
In this role, you will:
- Lead or participate in moderately complex lifecycle initiatives and support tasks and act as a participant in large-scale planning and deliverables; identify opportunity for process improvements within Securities Operations
- Review and analyze moderately complex operational tasks or challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Independently resolve moderately complex issues on a full process within a trade environment while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements; may lead team to meet deliverables
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals; may lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for lower level staff
- Manage 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 moderately complex escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations
- Research moderately complex business risks, influence 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
- Contribute to overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work
- Lead or contribute to implementation of projects and 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
- 4+ years of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Strong programming and data skills, include but not limited to: Python, Alteryx, Xceptor, SQL, PowerBI, PowerApps, Copilot; experience working with large datasets.
- Familiarity with Generative AI concepts (LLMs, embeddings, prompt-based systems) for awareness and future collaboration.
- Hands-on exposure to GenAI application prototyping and evaluation (e.g., prompting, retrieval concepts, embeddings/vector search, basic guardrails).
- Build prototypes quickly to validate feasibility and business value; evolve prototypes into scalable, reusable solutions.
- Partner with business stakeholders to define problems, align success metrics, and deliver executive-ready insights and recommendations.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking; ability to learn business context quickly and collaborate across teams.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work on-site in stated location in compliance with our hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or relocation assistance
- 550 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
1 Jul 2026
*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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Skills Required
- 4+ years of Securities Operations experience
- Ability to work on-site in stated location in compliance with hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
- Strong programming and data skills (Python, Alteryx, Xceptor, SQL, PowerBI, PowerApps, Copilot); experience working with large datasets
- Familiarity with Generative AI concepts (LLMs, embeddings, prompt-based systems)
- Hands-on exposure to GenAI prototyping and evaluation (prompting, retrieval concepts, embeddings/vector search, basic guardrails)
- Ability to build prototypes quickly and evolve them into scalable, reusable solutions
- Partner with stakeholders to define problems, align success metrics, and deliver executive-ready insights
- Strong analytical problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
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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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