Investment Associate Jobs in Charlotte, NC

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Investment Operations Associate within the Funding Operations team as a part of Corporate Investment Banking Operations. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

This team's primary responsibilities include projecting short-term cash and collateral funding requirements for legal entities under CIB, implementing tactical and strategic intraday liquidity processes and reporting, investigating issues within projections and any variances versus actual activity, optimizing the balances of cash account balances and the allocation of securities for Tri-Party repo.

In this role, you will:

• Support daily cash management, liquidity reporting, and funding activities

• Analyze operational data, perform reconciliations, and investigate exceptions

• Collaborate with trading desks, operations teams, and technology partners to resolve issues and enhance processes

• Monitor cash and collateral transactions to ensure accuracy and timely settlement

• Participate in projects focused on process improvement, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency

• Develop knowledge of capital markets products, funding operations, liquidity management, and collateral processes

• Receive direction from manager and exercise judgment within defined parameters of the area while developing understanding of various functions, policies, and procedures

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Foundational understanding of financial markets, securities, and capital markets concepts

• Strong interest in funding operations, liquidity management, collateral management, or investment operations

• Exposure to liquidity, cash management, treasury operations, collateral management, securities settlements, or repo-related activities

• Familiarity with financial products such as fixed income securities, equities, money markets, or securities financing transactions

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience researching and resolving exceptions, performing reconciliations, or analyzing data

• Exposure to industry platforms such as DTC, Broadridge (BPS, GLOSS, Impact), Bloomberg, or similar financial systems

• Knowledge of operational risk and control concepts within a regulated financial services environment

• FINRA Series 99 or Series 7 certification is a plus but not required

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

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.

Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

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.

Posting End Date:

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.