Institutional Investment Operations Senior Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Instiutional Investment Operations Senior Manager

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Director to lead and manage end-to-end Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Prime Brokerage (PB) Operations. The leader will oversee operational execution, regulatory compliance, risk management, governance, and business enablement across futures, options on futures, cleared derivatives, and prime brokerage activities.

In this role, you will:

• Lead FCM & PB operations across trade support, clearing, settlements, reconciliations, client onboarding, margin management, and reporting.
• Drive governance routines including operational risk reviews, supervisory controls, regulatory audits, and surveillance.
• Partner with Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Front Office stakeholders to deliver operational efficiency and platform modernization.
• Build and scale a high-performing team across India regions Support business growth in cleared derivatives, prime brokerage financing, and execution services.
• Lead incident management, root-cause analysis, and implementation of remediation plans.
• Strengthen client experience through robust service delivery, onboarding, and lifecycle support.
• Oversee financial controls including fee management, brokerage revenue tracking, and balance-sheet exposure monitoring.
• Drive automation, workflow optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Mandatory experience in Prime Brokerage and FCM and worked as a leader in the space for 5+ yrs
• 6+ years of Institutional Investment Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in FCM, Prime Brokerage, Listed Derivatives, or Markets Operations. Deep understanding of exchange-traded derivatives life cycle and clearing infrastructure.
• Experience managing regulatory obligations under global jurisdictions (US, UK/EU, APAC).
• Proven leadership experience heading large operational teams in a global bank or clearing firm.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk, trade lifecycle controls, margining, and collateral management.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strategic and forward-thinking leadership.
• Strong governance discipline and operational rigor. Ability to build diverse, high-performing global teams.
• Change-management and transformation leadership. Client-centric mindset with ability to drive service excellence.
• Knowledge of platforms such as GMI, ClearPort, CME systems, DTCC, and PB trade booking platforms.
• Experience in automation, AI/ML-enabled controls, and workflow tools. Exposure to global exchange environments (CME, ICE, Eurex, SGX, HKEX).