Associate Fiduciary Specialist - International

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate Fiduciary Specialist– International to support the administration and servicing of managed Individual Retirement Accounts. The role is responsible for processing IRA transactions and account-maintenance requests accurately and timely while managing fiduciary, operational, regulatory, and client-service risks.

The IRA Specialist applies established procedures, reviews supporting documentation, identifies potential issues, and collaborates with internal partners to ensure requests are completed in accordance with governing documents, applicable regulations, tax-reporting requirements, and internal policies. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple requests in a deadline-driven environment.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and oversee low to moderate non-discretionary administrative tasks for Trust accounts
• Execute on basic client requests, including money movement, gifting, pledging, repapering, statements, tax documentation, distribution and name and address changes
• Build a strong understanding of fiduciary concepts and principles
• Build and maintain a strong knowledge of internal policies and procedures including, but not limited to, distributions, account maintenance, Know Your Client (KYC) requirements, annual account reviews, and management of overdrafts
• Develop an ability to identify fiduciary risk and escalate appropriately
• Develop knowledge of investment strategies, objectives, and asset allocations
• Set up, administer, terminate, and distribute moderately complex accounts of all types

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months of Fiduciary Products experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience and education

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Trust products and services.
• Familiarity with Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, inherited, and beneficiary IRAs is preferred.
• Completed at least two (2) years of college education.
• Experience processing IRA distributions, transfers, rollovers, beneficiary changes, and tax-reportable transactions
• Ability to review and interpret financial forms, account instructions, legal documents, policies, and procedures
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to identify risk, exercise sound judgment, and escalate matters outside established authority
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and related business applications

Job Expectations:

Posting End Date: 

*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.

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.

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.