About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a VP-level Algorithmic Trading and Segregated Execution professional within the Cross Asset Electronic Trading Group. This candidate will sit on the Algorithmic Trading and Segregated Execution desk and work closely with the Product, Quant Strategy, Systematic Market Making, and Linear FX trading teams, as well as Sales and the COO organization, to design, calibrate, and operate FX execution algorithms and to support the ongoing build-out of the desk’s algo suite — including the potential extension of coverage into Rates (U.S. Treasury) algos.
This candidate will be required to work closely with Markets Macro stakeholders. The Algorithmic Trading and Segregated Execution desk operates independently from principal risk-taking, executing client orders across FX (and, prospectively, Rates) via a suite of execution algorithms — including TWAP, POV/inline, implementation shortfall, and iceberg/passive strategies — while ensuring adherence to information barrier policies, best execution standards, and applicable regulatory codes of conduct.
An ideal candidate will be able to engage across the spectrum of responsibilities below:
Design, calibrate, and maintain FX execution algorithm parameters — scheduling, child-order sizing, time-in-force guardrails, aggression/sensitivity settings, passive placement, reposting cadence, and would-price/would-quantity logic
Support the build-out and potential expansion of the algo suite into Rates (U.S. Treasury) products, partnering with Quant Strategy and Product on strategy design and calibration
Operate the segregated execution desk, maintaining independence from principal trading and ensuring adherence to information barrier and best-execution policies
Partner with Product and Quant teams on algo parameter testing, UAT, and production validation prior to release
Monitor algo execution quality via transaction cost analysis — markouts, slippage, fill rates, and venue performance — and translate findings into parameter refinements
Troubleshoot production issues across order routing, OMS, and algo logic, and effectively communicate root cause and remediation to clients, sales, and trading
Understand the integration and onboarding of algo clients, including platform connectivity and liquidity/venue configuration
Maintain strong knowledge of FX (and prospectively Rates) market structure, execution methodologies, and electronic trading channels
Collaborate with Systematic Market Making, Linear FX, and Macro trading desks on liquidity provision and how algos interact with internalized flow
Support onboarding of new venues and liquidity providers into algo routing logic
Ensure adherence to compliance, governance, regulations, and policies, including the FX Global Code and applicable algo governance frameworks
Be part of a global team supporting a 24hr/5.5 business
Experience working with Multi-Dealer Trading Platforms and Fin Tech providers of pre- and post-trade solutions
Familiarity with general OMS workflows
Provide technical and business support to internal stakeholders on algo functionality and performance
Validation/testing of new algo strategies and trading tools prior to release to production
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain algo behavior and production issues at the right level for the audience
Ensure business and technology impacts related to market structure changes are coordinated and communicated across each line of business
In this role, you will:
Work closely with global teams to design, calibrate, and improve FX (and prospectively Rates) execution algorithm performance.
Work closely with 3rd-party vendors and internal technology partners to resolve production issues and scope algo/system enhancements.
Review and analyze complex execution data — fills, slippage, venue performance — to refine algo parameters and improve execution quality.
Complete work in accordance with all risk management, compliance, and business process expectations, including segregation of duties from principal trading
Make decisions requiring solid understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements applicable to algorithmic and electronic execution.
Conduct due diligence on algo vendors and providers, and provide in-depth research on relevant market microstructure and execution trends.
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in Securities Algorithmic Trading, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in Algorithmic Trading, Execution, and/or eFX/Rates Trading Support
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with comfort working in Python, SQL, or similar tools for execution data analysis
- Strong understanding of the trade life cycle pertaining to price creation and trade execution
- Extensive knowledge of automated market making, optimal execution algorithms, and market microstructure across FX and Rates
- Strong understanding of Big Data, Data Analytics, and Data Science as applied to execution quality and transaction cost analysis
- Strong understanding of the market structure and its evolution for FX, Rates/UST, customer algos, and eFX principal market making
- The ideal candidate will be an extremely motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented individual
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a desire and ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners
Job Expectations:
This position is deemed to be a Certified Person function under the FCA and PRA Certification Regime. You must at all times remain fit and proper to perform your role, and this will be assessed on at least an annual basis.
In addition to the responsibilities summarised in your job description, you are also required to comply at all times with the FCA/PRA Conduct Rules:
1. You must act with integrity.
2. You must act with due skill, care and diligence.
3.You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
4. You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
5. You must observe proper standards of market conduct.
Posting End Date:
29 Sept 2026*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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