About this role:

Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) Operations is seeking an Operations Manager in the Trust Check Processing department to lead a team handling Trust check processing for the firm. The team is part of Wealth and Investment Management, and this leadership role closely partners with front office partners, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Control teams.

Additionally, this leader plays an integral role in issue management, establishment of check processing target operating models and resolution of escalated items. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com

In this role, you will:

Manage and develop one or more specialized customer service and operations functional teams within Operations area with complex and risk in functional areaDevelop strategies to improve staffing processes, ensure specialized functions meet regulatory guidelines in support of risk management and complianceEngage stakeholders and internal partners associated within the Operations areaWork independently on moderately complex issues and projectsIdentify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development and escalates issues to more experienced managementProvide training, performance, evaluation and coaching of less experienced teamMake decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives and operations of functional area and team to meet business objectivesInterpret and develop policies and procedures for operation functions with low to moderate complexity within scope of responsibilityProvide responsibility for budget and financial performanceCollaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managersLead team to achieve objectivesManage allocation of people and financial resources for OperationsMentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

Required Qualifications:

4+ years of Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education2+ years of leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of Check Processing functions

BA/BS degree or higher in business or financeKnowledge and understanding of securities industry, brokerage and/or trust businessExperience with BETA, SmartStation, SEI or other Trust applications

Ability to develop and negotiate solutions to issues with partners or clients including escalations as needed

Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of customers, team members and management

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Team leading or management experience

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Process, procedure and control design or improvement experience

Issue Management experience

Job Expectations:

Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening

Registration for FINRA SIE and Series 99 must be completed within 120 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire

Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting End Date: 

28 Sep 2024

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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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