Wells Fargo

Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist – DTC Settlements

Wells Fargo$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Institutional Investment Operations experience or related experience
  • 4+ years of securities industry experience with a focus on buy-ins and settlement
  • Advanced knowledge of DTCC SMART/Track and FINRA regulations
  • Working knowledge of Broadridge platforms like GLOSS and Impact
  • Understanding of domestic and international buy-in and settlement processes
  • Experience supporting Prime Broker Operations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with advanced analytical functions
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key contact for the DTC Settlements Manager and lead daily operations
  • Assist with DTC settlement and fail control processing across markets
  • Provide leadership to resolve complex issues across teams
  • Monitor trade settlements for operational risks
  • Act as a liaison between settlements and internal/external stakeholders
  • Lead projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery
  • Monitor and act on regulatory buy-in processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hybrid work schedule
  • Support for career development and professional growth
  • Exposure to a collaborative and dynamic operational environment
  • Access to industry-related initiatives and projects
  • Potential for managerial responsibilities and team leadership
Full Job Description

In this role, you will:

  • Serve as a key point of contact for issues and current status for the DTC Settlements Manager, and lead day-to-day operational activities

  • Assist with daily DTC settlement and fail control processing across domestic markets for all DTC-eligible product types

  • Provide leadership to resolve complex, multi-faceted issues across teams.

  • Monitor internal and external systems related to trade settlements, focusing on trade clearance and operational risk

  • Act as a liaison between settlements and internal/external stakeholders (e.g., Middle Office, Sales, Securities Finance, Compliance, Repo/Funding Desk, counterparty back offices, vendors)

  • Maintain a high level of service and collaboration between settlements and supported functional areas

  • Lead projects and industry-related initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of assigned responsibilities

  • Monitor and act on regulatory buy-in processes (e.g., Rule 204, Reg T, MSRB)

  • Leverage buy-in processes to reduce fail obligations and firm risk (seg deficits)

  • Monitor CNS obligations and liabilities and liaise with Securities Lending to remediate short positions and fails to receive

  • Manage buy-in notices via Smart/TRACK and liaise with counterparties to resolve open obligations

  • Provide coverage for international buy-in obligations

  • Maintain firm policies and procedures related to street buy-in practices

Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of Institutional Investment Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of securities industry experience with a strong focus on buy-ins, fails management, and domestic and international trade settlement

  • Advanced knowledge of DTCC SMART/Track, Omgeo OASYS (OW), Settlement Web, and FINRA regulations and processes

  • Working knowledge of Broadridge platforms, including GLOSS, Impact, and BPS

  • Strong understanding of domestic buy-in rules and market practices across DTC, Federal Reserve, and physical securities clearance environments

  • Working knowledge of international buy-in and settlement processes, including Euroclear, Clearstream, CREST, and other global market infrastructures

  • Experience supporting Prime Broker Operations and related post-trade functions

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced analytical functions such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis tools

  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare presentations and reporting materials for senior leadership

  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across operations, trading, and support teams

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule

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

  • Ability to work additional hours as needed

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting Location:

  • 1525 W W.T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262

Posting End Date:

20 Aug 2026

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

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