EMEA Regulatory Operations Specialist - AVP Fixed Term Contract 18 Months

EMEA Regulatory Operations Specialist

Wells Fargo is seeking a skilled EMEA Regulatory Operations Specialist to join their team. This role focuses on supporting EMEA Wells Fargo Securities in navigating regulatory obligations affecting the business. As a member of the Regulatory Operations Team, you will be instrumental in designing, executing, and overseeing regulatory mandates such as MiFID II, SFTR, and EMIR.

Collaboration is central to our approach. You will collaborate closely with teams spanning Front Office, Technology, Middle Offices, and Operations globally to propel projects and enhance processes.

If you possess a strong grasp of regulatory functions and compliance requirements, this opportunity could be ideal for you. Join us now and become part of a dynamic team committed to operational excellence.

In This Role, You Will:

• Assist with the design and production of robust daily, weekly monthly reporting to ensure compliance with the core regulatory requirements.
• Assist with monitoring of established regulatory controls and any applicable reporting threshold changes.
• Review, analysis and impact assessment across applicable EMEA regulations to ensure completeness.
• Documentation and capture of all regulatory processes and controls within RACT.
• Visibility of front-to-back regulatory processes & reporting mechanisms in order to provide effective challenge and review.
• Continuously reviewing the control environment for gaps or issues.
• Assist with the Quarterly review and preparation of the group's procedures and any related sign off checklists.
• Keep up to date with Regulatory developments.
• Collaborating globally to ensure alignment of procedures and processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Institutional Investment Operations, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
• Experience with EMEA regulatory requirements and reporting rules (MiFID II experience desirable).
• An understanding of the current regulatory environment (EMIR, MIFID, SFTR etc) and how that impacts the business/operations.
• Work experience in the financial sector, ideally in a regulatory focused role.
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Strong resilience, with the ability to pursue items or required change.
• Strong attention to detail and embraces a 'Right First Time' mentality.
• Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner and share information/new ideas with other team members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.

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.