Securities Operations Associate

Securities Operations Associate

Requirements

• 6+ months of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Responsibilities

• Participate in low complexity lifecycle support tasks and help identify opportunities for process improvements within Securities Operations
• Review basic or tactical issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained, related to low risk tasks and deliverables with narrower impact
• Receive direction from manager and exercise judgment within defined parameters related to resolving situations on a full process within a trade environment, while developing understanding of various functions, policies, and procedures
• Provide information to, collaborate, and consult with peers, colleagues and managers, including internal and external customers, to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Build expertise in operational processes including client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, and general ledger reconciliation
• Assist in gathering data to support resolution of issues; review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research and evaluation
• Resolve low complexity escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations
• Research low complexity business risks, provide input into policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests
• Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work
• Contribute to implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and may perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ months of Investment industry experience
• Exposure to Wells Fargo SEI Trust 3000 Wells Fargo Trust Accounting system of record
• Strong knowledge and understanding of financial industry and markets
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with all levels of an organization
• Knowledge and understanding of departmental workflow processes
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
• Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Solid problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail, multi-tasking and accuracy skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Completed Bachelors degree or higher