Securities Operations Associate

About the Role

At Wells Fargo, a Securities Operations Associate supports the execution of securities transactions and operational activities across the trade lifecycle. You’ll be responsible for the processing, settlement, reconciliation, and servicing of securities transactions, as well as ensuring trades, cash movements, and account activity are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with risk and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process basic securities-related transactions and support activities across the trade lifecycle
• Support cash movement, funding, and account servicing activities
• Research and resolve routine operational issues, exceptions, and inquiries
• Conduct daily production activities and ensure timely, accurate execution of operational processes
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, controls, and risk management practices
• Support client onboarding, securities settlement, and reconciliation activities
• Collaborate with internal partners to deliver consistent operational support and service
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and efficiency

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience and decent understanding of Trade lifecycle and financial markets

Qualifications

• 6+ months of securities operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Experience supporting securities operations, brokerage operations, wealth management operations, or related financial services functions
• Knowledge of securities transactions, trade support, settlement, reconciliation, account servicing, asset movement, and transaction processing activities
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated success identifying operational issues, resolving exceptions, and making sound risk-based decisions
• Knowledge of operational risk, controls, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards
• Experience with securities processing systems, brokerage platforms, Microsoft Excel, and other tools to support transaction processing, reporting, and reconciliation activities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, quality standards, and service expectations
• Customer service and relationship management skills, with experience collaborating across teams, supporting customer transactions, and partnering effectively with internal stakeholders