About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking Securities Operations Associate Manager

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of portfolio strategies, coordinating between portfolio managers, operations teams, and clients to ensure seamless implementation and alignment with investment objectives.
• Manage a team of specialists in transactional tasks ensuring quality and compliance in securities operations
• Provide support for being a first point of contact for all delivery tasks and escalations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
• Ensure team consistently meets delivery expectations and resolve issues related to reporting, career path and related activities for direct reports.
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managers
• Lead team to achieve objectives
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for securities operations
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Responsibilities and Essential qualifications for this role includes:

1. Portfolio Implementation & Oversight

• Manage and oversee the implementation of new portfolios, restructures, and reallocations.
• Ensure that portfolios align with client investment strategies and comply with regulatory standards.
• Act as the main point of contact between portfolio managers, traders, and operations teams to ensure a smooth workflow.

2. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead a team of portfolio implementation analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve high performance.
• Oversee training, onboarding, and ongoing skill development, ensuring team members are prepared for various scenarios.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, focused on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

3. Operational Efficiency

• Develop and optimize implementation processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce errors.
• Implement quality control measures, oversee reconciliation processes, and resolve operational issues effectively.
• Coordinate with technology teams to enhance or implement tools that support portfolio implementation tasks.

4. Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Collaborate with clients, portfolio managers, and internal teams to understand requirements and objectives.
• Communicate implementation updates, address client inquiries, and provide insights on portfolio adjustments.
• Present implementation reports and metrics to leadership, contributing to strategic discussions.

5. Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure that all portfolio changes comply with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and assess potential risks, implementing measures to mitigate these within the implementation process.
• Coordinate with compliance and risk management teams to ensure robust controls.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 10+ years of overall experience in Trade settlements/Middle office functions and 2+ years of Leadership experience.
• Shift Timings:- 6.30 PM to 3.30 AM IST

Posting End Date:
23 Nov 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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