About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Operations Associate as part of the Tax Reporting Division of Wealth and Investment Management. Tax Reporting is responsible for ensuring all forms, filings and returns are delivered or filed by the appropriate agency deadlines. In addition, this team is responsible for processing income reclassification, booking W-8 forms, coordinating form and filing audits, and providing phone support for any front office tax and cost basis inquiries. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/career-areas/) .

The associate will process backup withholding on client accounts without the appropriate documentation on file. You will also process IRS TIN Mismatch/Under reported income notices and the client’s W8 (Foreign Tax Agreement) for non-resident aliens. Additionally, you will audit tax form process and learn our vendor’s internal system (TMS) in order to understand how to make the appropriate tax updates to generate a new/amended tax form.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in low complexity lifecycle support tasks and help identify opportunities for process improvements within Securities Operations

• Review basic or tactical issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained, related to low risk tasks and deliverables with narrower impact

• Receive direction from manager and exercise judgment within defined parameters related to resolving situations on a full process within a trade environment, while developing understanding of various functions, policies, and procedures

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

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

• Assist in gathering data to support resolution of issues; review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research and evaluation

• Resolve low complexity escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations

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

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

• Contribute to implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and may perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 6+ months experience using systems like BETA and SmartStation

• 6+ months experience performing quality assurance audits and control reviews including creating and executing test scripts

• Exposure to United States and foreign tax processes and knowledge of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations and adherence

• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information

• Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment

• Solid problem solving, analytical and validation skills

• Ability to assess current processes/procedures and make recommendations for efficiency

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Effective organizational, multi tasking, and prioritizing skills to work through escalated issues

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed

• Must be able to work at location listed on posting

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Posting Location:

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Posting End Date:

23 Jan 2025

*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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.

Req Number: R-429332