Capital Markets Middle Office Associate - Collateral Management

at  Wells Fargo

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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.
Wells Fargo only considers candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who do not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. 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.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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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

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months of Capital Markets industry experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educatio

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ years of applicable Derivative Collateral Management margin experience or like work experience
• College degree with concentration in finance and business
• Understanding of Calypso, Mercury, Opics, Endur, and other mainframe trading systems
• Firm understanding of derivative trading (Interest Rate Swaps, Swaptions, Floors, Caps, Commodities Cross-currency, FX, Equity, etc.) mechanics and payment reset schedules
• Experience with Vermeg’s Colline Collateral Management platform is a plus
• FINRA Series 7/99 licensed
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of loan, securities, and derivative products
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Strong client services skills
• Knowledge of and possess ability to interpret executed International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreements and Credit Support Annex documents
• Self-starter and aggressive work ethic with self-discipline follow up skill

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Capital Markets Middle Office Associate in Collateral Management as a part of Corporate Investment Banking. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

The Derivative Collateral Management department supports the collateralization of the derivative, repurchase agreement (repo), forward, TBA Agency MBS and foreign exchange (FX) businesses of Wells Fargo. This group is located in Charlotte and supports nearly 30,000 clients across all business product lines, and multiple legal entities. WF DCM actions approximately 850 margin calls daily and responsible for the settlement and front to back management of the collateral for those clients.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Compare trade position files from external counter-parties to resolve timely margin call disputes
• Perform trade decompositions to validate current mark-to-market exposures
• Review and present collateral margin calls and respond to the demands submitted by our counterparties
• Work with internal departments (various Middle Offices, Documentation, Marketers, Legal, Sales) to resolve all discrepancies
• Produce and distribute ad-hoc reporting requirements to clients and internal partners
• Cross-train future staff members to assist and independently perform daily Derivative Collateral Management margin responsibilities
• Consistently seek opportunities to improve processes, controls and procedures within the Collateral Management team
• Partner with the project team to develop requirements for system enhancements and assist with user acceptance testing
• Participate in research and resolution of issues including, profit and loss generation, profit and loss attribution and trade capture
• Identify opportunities to resolve complex confirmation and related trade issues
• Review tactical business challenges related to complex derivative products
• Receive direction from manager and exercise independent judgement while developing an understanding of procedures
• Provide information to managers and the Capital Markets Middle Office

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ years of applicable Derivative Collateral Management margin experience or like work experience
• College degree with concentration in finance and business
• Understanding of Calypso, Mercury, Opics, Endur, and other mainframe trading systems
• Firm understanding of derivative trading (Interest Rate Swaps, Swaptions, Floors, Caps, Commodities Cross-currency, FX, Equity, etc.) mechanics and payment reset schedules
• Experience with Vermeg’s Colline Collateral Management platform is a plus
• FINRA Series 7/99 licensed
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of loan, securities, and derivative products
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Strong client services skills
• Knowledge of and possess ability to interpret executed International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreements and Credit Support Annex documents
• Self-starter and aggressive work ethic with self-discipline follow up skills

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• Work on a hybrid schedule
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Candidate must be based out of posted location
• Relocation assistance not available for this position

Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking; commercial real estate lending and servicing; investment banking; equity; foreign exchange, rates and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe.