About this role:
Wells Fargo is looking for a Senior Institutional Investment Operations Specialist to join the transaction reporting team within CIB operations on a fixed-term contract.
The position requires a self-motivated professional with specialized knowledge in transaction reporting operations, focusing on MiFID and EMIR. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the regulations and reporting methodologies associated with these frameworks.
The main responsibility of the role is to ensure accurate and timely submissions of regional transaction reporting obligations to the relevant competent authorities. Additionally, the position will involve supporting change management projects and processes due to the evolving regulatory landscape.
Key initiatives will include streamlining MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, and BOI processes, as well as improving internal infrastructure to meet current regulatory requirements. This role is suitable for an experienced regulatory reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME).
In this role, you will:
Monitor and when needed perform the daily exceptions management process in a timely and accurate manner to meet Wells Fargo’s reporting obligations.
Further enhance the control framework around transaction reporting processes.
Maintain and enhance the governance documents (eg. Process flows and procedures).
Provide analytical support to regulatory change projects.
Act as the link between business requirements and technology solutions.
Co-ordinate testing support to regulatory change projects with local SMEs.
Work with Traders and Salespeople to work through potential trade issues and violations.
Work with Compliance and Legal team partners on rule interpretations for regulatory change.
Delivery timely and accurate MI to Operations & Compliance management.
Issue Management and write ups.
Liaise with senior regional stakeholders through Senior Stakeholder meetings.
Help drive and close out items on the TR BOW, own and steer issues until resolution.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of transaction reporting operations including EMIR, MiFIR, SFTR.
Ability to understand and translate regulatory rule changes and map to requirements.
Working product knowledge in OTC Derivatives/Fixed Income and Equities spaces.
Experience of working with project stakeholders to deliver change. Proven track record of process improvements and project delivery.
Solid communication and organizational skills – to work with local and remote Operations, Technology and Compliance stakeholders.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel (VBA preferred).
Posting End Date:
1 May 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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