FX Operations Specialist - CIB, Assistant Vice President

About this role

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced FX Operations Specialist to join the Foreign Exchange Operations team in London, supporting FX activity for Institutional and Corporate clients.

In this role, you will provide post-trade support across the FX lifecycle, including trade affirmation and confirmation, settlement, payment processing and the investigation and resolution of trade or settlement discrepancies. Working closely with Trading, Sales and Operations teams, you will help ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while delivering a high standard of service to internal and external clients.

As part of a global Operations team, you will take ownership of complex operational processes from trade execution through to settlement and resolution. You will also use your FX expertise to resolve complex issues, identify opportunities to strengthen processes and controls, and contribute to technology and change initiatives across the wider business.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced environment with exposure to front-office partners, institutional clients and global Operations teams.

In this role, you will:

• Provide operational support across the FX trade lifecycle, including trade affirmation, confirmation, settlement, payment processing and exception management.
• Investigate and resolve complex trade, settlement and system issues, working closely with Trading, Sales, clients and Operations partners.
• Review and analyse operational processes and use independent judgement to resolve issues and support timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing FX Operations expertise across projects, change initiatives and industry developments.
• Identify opportunities to enhance existing processes, controls and systems, supporting the continued development of a strong operational environment.
• Contribute to business and technology initiatives, including requirements gathering, testing, implementation and post-implementation support.
• Partner with colleagues and management across global teams to resolve complex operational issues and achieve business objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping build capability across the wider team.
• Support broader team responsibilities and provide coverage where required.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Institutional Investment Operations, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience or education.
• Demonstrated experience or strong knowledge of Foreign Exchange operations, ideally within a middle-office or back-office environment.
• Strong understanding of the FX trade lifecycle, including confirmations, settlements, payments and exception management.
• Knowledge of CLS processes, including matching, in/out swaps, IPIS, RPIS and pay-in and pay-out schedules.
• Experience using FX platforms and applications such as Opics, GTSS, FXall, Misys or Bloomberg CMS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to investigate complex operational issues, exercise sound judgement and drive issues through to resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, business partners and stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, processes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting institutional or corporate FX clients.
• Experience working closely with Sales and Trading teams within an investment banking or markets environment.
• Experience contributing to operational change, process improvement, technology implementation or testing initiatives.
  

Posting End Date:

26 Nov 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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