Securities Operations Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Manager

In this role, you will:

• Manage team of alternative investment operations managers and analysts
• Provide accountability for the development of operational strategy and may serve on line of business project teams
• Develop the operational infrastructure on financial accounting, tax reporting and client services
• Perform specific duties including accurate financial reporting of funds, sourcing of proprietary fund vendors, and ensuring operational due diligence of external investment managers
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
• Ensure effective operational due diligence of external investment managers
• Manage administration of third party distribution of alternative investments through wealth and brokerage divisions
• Make decisions and resolve issues regarding company wide tasks that steer the company's operational direction
• Develop policies and procedures for functions with low to moderate complexity within scope of responsibility
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers
• Lead team to achieve objectives
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for securities operations
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with automation, workflow, and data-processing tools, such as Alteryx, Microsoft Copilot, Xceptor or similar platforms.
• Experience in high-level QC, validation, and analysis of large datasets, with strong attention to accuracy and data integrity.
• Familiarity with automation interfaces, exception management, output validation, and associated controls.
• Strong understanding of process automation and digital transformation, with the ability to identify and drive automation opportunities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into automation or process-improvement solutions in partnership with technology teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, particularly for complex operational or data-related issues.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining operational controls, governance, risk mitigation, and quality standards.
• Ability to interpret data, trends, exceptions, and operational metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, simplification, standardization, and efficiency enhancement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver within timelines, and demonstrate consistent ownership and accountability.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including partnership with Operations, Technology, Risk, and Control functions.
• Ability to lead change initiatives, drive adoption of new tools/processes, and support teams through transformation.
• Strong focus on detail, accuracy, control discipline, and proactive risk identification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams, including building functional and digital capabilities