Institutional Investment Operations Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Institutional Investment Operations Manager

In this role, you will:

Manage and develop team of individual contributors and managers working on complex issues

Support the lifecycle of Institutional trades while managing a larger group or multiple groups covering the following functions; client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, general ledger reconciliation, as well as, work to resolve confirmation and ISDA related issues

Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development

Collaborate with all business partners and various departments, create efficiencies and mitigate risk for team and organization

Resolve complex issues and processes within Institutional Investment Operations

Make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives and operations of functional area and team to meet business objectives

Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with low to moderate complexity

Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managers

Lead team to achieve objectives and strategy

Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Institutional Investment Operations group

Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

Required Qualifications:

5+ 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

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in Derivatives Operations with extensive knowledge of OTC Derivative products and trade lifecycle processes.

5+ years of people leadership experience managing and developing teams across multiple locations in India, with a focus on performance, engagement, and operational excellence.

FINRA Series 99 certification or ability to obtain certification

Strong expertise in Derivative Confirmations, Settlements, Documentation, and Operational Risk Management.

Deep understanding of ISDA documentation, industry standards, and regulatory requirements impacting Derivatives operations.

Experience leading operational transformation, process improvement, and technology-driven initiatives.

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Technology, and Operations functions.

Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Leadership Attributes:

Strategic and forward-thinking leader with a strong risk mindset.

Experience leading global teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

Strong focus on operational excellence, talent development, and succession planning.

Ability to drive cultural change, innovation, and organizational effectiveness while maintaining a robust control environment.

Posting End Date:

18 Oct 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.

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