Securities Operations Associate-Trade Settlement

About This 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.

In This Role, You Will

• 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
  
  

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Job Expectations

• U.S. only: This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  
  

Posting End Date

29 Oct 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants With Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements

• Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
• Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
  
  

Reference Number

R-582937