About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Operations Manager as part of the Annuity Operations team within Wealth and Investment Management Operations. This team performs complex case management, post issue transitions, annuity money movement and liquidations associated with annuity products. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
The Operations Manager will lead and supervise daily production activities. They will also provide support, coaching and employee development for the annuity team. Additionally, they will provide cross-functional support as needed for their partnering teams.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop one or more specialized customer service and operations functional teams within Operations area with complex and risk in functional area

• Develop strategies to improve staffing processes, ensure specialized functions meet regulatory guidelines in support of risk management and compliance

• Engage stakeholders and internal partners associated within the Operations area

• Work independently on moderately complex issues and projects

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development and escalates issues to more experienced management

• Provide training, performance, evaluation and coaching of less experienced team

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

• Interpret and develop policies and procedures for operation functions with low to moderate complexity within scope of responsibility

• Provide responsibility for budget and financial performance

• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managers

• Lead team to achieve objectives

• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Operations

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

Required Qualifications, US:

• 4 years of 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:

• 2 year of brokerage industry experience

• 2 year of financial or banking operations experience

• 2 year of annuity product support experience

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skill

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to lead, influence and collaborate successfully at all internal organizational levels and within a matrixed environment

• Successful completion and registration including FINRA Series 99 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)

Job Expectations:

• Registration for FINRA Series 99 must be completed within 120 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire

• Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position

Posting Location:

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Posting End Date: 

*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.

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