About this role:

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

This resource will collaborate with the FX Business and Operations Leadership to develop, manage, and lead a Foreign Exchange Operations team supporting the FX trading and Sales. This leader will be responsible for managing a team, enhancing straight-through processing, creating capacity through workflow enhancements, and effectively mitigating operational risk.

In this role, you will:

Manage a best-in-class operations support team that will help the FX Business growth objectives, ensuring a client experience that surpasses expectations

Manage operational risk and ensure that processes, procedures, and controls are well defined and adhered to leading to a well-controlled risk environment

Review the current team structure and make recommendations as needed to align the structure to meet the needs of business

Manage a well-motivated team that is cross functionally well trained, can provide coverage when others are out and collaborate across internal stakeholders as needed

Act as the key point of contact for senior leaders in CIB Business, Operations, Operational Risk, Compliance, Legal and Technology with outcomes that:

Place FX Operations in strong position to execute and deliver results

Connect FX Operations to other parts of the organization to ensure no duplicated efforts while ensuring a standard best in class delivery

Manage the day-to-day transaction activity originated by sales and trading

Ensure trades are confirmed and settled on a timely basis; raise issues and risks as needed

Driving the team to achieve a high level of change through transformational leadership by ensuring strong and timely execution

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

2+ years of Leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

8+ years of Foreign Exchange Operations, Confirmations, Settlements and Payments related experience

Extensive knowledge of FX products, including Spot, Forwards, Swaps, NDFs, Options, Window Forwards, Novations, and Net Present Value calculations, as well as CLS processes (matching, in/out swaps, IPIS, RPIS)

Proficient in confirmation matching and payment workflows using platforms such as FXALL, GTSS, Misys, Omgeo Alert, Bloomberg CMS, CLS Browse, and ALERT SSI

Deep understanding of the end-to-end FX trade lifecycle, covering trade capture, affirmation, confirmation, bilateral and net settlements, CLS processing, and post-settlement activities (cancels, corrections, amendments)

Strong grasp of Capital Markets operations with a focus on Foreign Exchange products, associated risks, and control frameworks

Familiarity with diverse client segments: corporate, institutional, and interbank and their unique confirmation and settlement preferences

Strong understanding of market risk, post-settlement trade impacts, and risks of unconfirmed trades; able to communicate effectively with sales and trading

Ability to confidently raise issues, escalate early, and engage in constructive credible challenge independently

Extensive experience in process improvement, automation, and transformational change; skilled at identifying inefficiencies and implementing STP solutions to create capacity

Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable requests and collaborate across diverse teams

Expertise in leveraging multiple data sources to develop strategies and optimize operational processes

Demonstrated leadership in motivating and directing geographically dispersed teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering enterprise-wide collaboration

Deep technical understanding of business operations, products, and risk points, with a focus on improving client relationships through innovation

Job Expectations:

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

Ability to successfully operate within a hybrid work model

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.

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.

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$100,000.00 - $163,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

Health benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

15 Feb 2026

*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.

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.