Market Risk Specialist - Corporate Market Risk Group

About this Role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Market Risk Specialist to join the Structuring and Controls team within the Corporate Market Risk Group (CMRG). This role will support the numerical and booking review process for new structured product issuances from the Structured Investments Group (SIG) within the Equities Division and the Cross Assets Solutions Group (CAS) within the Macro Division of WFS. Products include Market-Linked Notes and Market-Linked Certificates of Deposit.

This is a hands-on analytical role that provides exposure to structured products, market risk controls, and cross‑functional collaboration. The Market Risk Specialist supports independent modeling, numerical validation, and documentation review under established frameworks and guidance.
 

In this role, you will:

• Learn and build knowledge of structured products, cash flow structures, and related market concepts
• Perform numerical reviews and booking reviews for structured product issuances following defined procedures
• Apply foundational knowledge of bonds, options, futures, and other derivatives to understand and analyze underlying components
• Use and maintain Excel-based analytical tools and review templates, including VBA-enabled workbooks, to support validation activities
• Identify and escalate discrepancies, data issues, or control gaps with guidance from senior team members
• Work closely with partners in Origination & Execution, trading, structuring, legal, and compliance to understand product features and issuance details
• Prepare review summaries, maintain documentation, and support audit and governance requirements
• Adapt to new products, features, and process enhancements as the business evolves

Required qualifications:

• 2+ years of market risk, Capital Markets, desk analyst, trading, interest rate risk or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Engineering, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with interest in financial modeling or programming
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and a willingness to learn

Posting Locations:

• 550 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Expectations:

• Required location listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.
• 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 CFR 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.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal.

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.

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