Securities Trader - Capital Markets

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Trader to join our Wealth & Investment Management trading team. This role will support Investment Managers, Fund Managers, and Financial Consultants by assisting with securities trading activity for client accounts, with a primary focus on fixed income trading.

The Securities Trader evaluates market conditions, supports trade execution, and ensures trading activity is completed accurately and in alignment with regulatory and documentation requirements. This position is well suited for a professional with experience in fixed income markets, managed funds trading, municipal securities, capital markets operations, and trading platforms such as Bloomberg, MarketAxess, Tradeweb, and/or SEI.

Please note: This is not a broker/dealer position and does not require FINRA licensing.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze market conditions and trading opportunities to support profitable and timely securities execution decisions
• Establish bid and ask prices on securities, including fixed income products
• Execute complex client and bank securities trades with security dealers, municipalities, corporations, and broker/dealer counterparties
• Support trading activity across fixed income securities, managed funds, municipal bonds, and capital markets products
• Review securities trading documentation to help ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Process trade tickets and support post-trade review, documentation, and reconciliation activities
• Monitor market trends, new issues, current holdings, and innovative securities products
• Analyze, develop, and coordinate the introduction of new securities products and services
• Maintain and strengthen broker/dealer relationships while bringing credibility and visibility to trading efforts

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Managed Funds equity trading, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of fixed income experience
• 2+ years of capital markets experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of trading desk operations, securities trading, or capital markets operations
• Experience with municipal securities, municipal bond trading, or fixed income products
• Proficiency with trading and market platforms including Bloomberg, MarketAxess, SEI and/or Tradeweb
• Ability to maintain and build strong broker/dealer relationships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate market trends, portfolio needs, and trading opportunities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex capital markets and securities trading information to diverse audiences
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review trade documentation for accuracy and compliance

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting Location:

• 550 S 4th Street – Minneapolis, MN 55415

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

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.

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.