Securities Operations Specialist Military Apprentice at Wells Fargo

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist Military Apprentice as part of our Wealth Investment Management (WIM) Operations Division within Wells Fargo. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

This team ensures the accurate and timely processing of critical operational activities across specialized functions such as money movement, risk and regulatory oversight, custodial servicing, collateral support, and account data management. Each specialist is responsible for executing work within their assigned discipline while upholding data integrity, strong controls, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate across teams to resolve issues, maintain high‑quality account and transaction standards, and deliver reliable service to internal partners and clients.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in low to moderately complex lifecycle support initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within Securities Operations

• Review and analyze basic or tactical functional operational tasks or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives; exercise independent judgment related to low-to-medium risk deliverables

• Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations related to a full process within a trade environment while developing understanding of function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

• Provide information to, collaborate, and consult with peers, colleagues and managers, including internal and external customers, to resolve issues and achieve goals

• Develop expertise in the following operational processes including client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, and general ledger reconciliation

• Resolve low to moderately complex escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations

• Research low to moderately complex business risks, provide input into policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests

• Exercise independent judgment in understanding trade settlement workflow controls to minimalize the effects of operational breakdowns

• Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans; monitor daily securities and cash related production work

• Contribute and may lead implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies making decisions on matters with financial impact and risk

• Apprentices within the U.S. Department of Labor accredited Apprenticeship program perform a variety of structured duties, including a combination of (however, not limited to) on-the-job training, coursework and mentorship, under the supervision of a hiring manager, program manager and a mentor. Apprenticeships are designed to assist in the professional development of an apprentice, in preparation for the post-apprenticeship role. Program Managers will facilitate an apprentice’s required path for professional development. This ensures an apprentice will have gained the proficiency and obtained the required experience of a fully functioning post-program role

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Military experience in any branch of service: Army, National Guard, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard or Reserves

• Experience supporting Operational Risk, Technology Risk, or Compliance

• Risk and Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) and Issue Management experience

• Sound analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including importing, exporting, and manipulating data

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to navigate multiple systems and applications and use search tools to validate information

• Collaborative team player with flexibility to work across all organizational levels

• Self‑starter who works independently, proactively, and creatively while using sound judgment

• Experience identifying, recommending, or implementing process improvements

Job Expectations:

• Enrollment into Wells Fargo’s DOL Registered Apprentice Program is required. Apprentices are considered full-time employees within the program. As such, Apprentices are expected to not only uphold and adhere to Wells Fargo and the Apprenticeship Program, but also expected to follow Wells Fargo's prescribed policies, procedures, and employee expectations

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule

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

Posting Locations:

• 1525 W WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CRF 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.

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Posting End Date:

13 May 2026

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal Opportunity

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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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