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Executive Director, Structured Notes Trader

Wells Fargo
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026
💰 $275,000/yr

About the role

Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking, commercial real estate lending and servicing, investment banking, equity and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe.

Markets provides solutions to clients with the means to manage their exposure through various derivatives, lending and cash products across Structured Products Group, Macro, Equities, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director to join our Macro trading team as an EM Structured Notes trader. This position would involve working with teams across regions. We are looking to become a market leading business across the globe and add EM structured notes capabilities to the platform.


In this role, you will:

  • Be part of the global Fixed Income Structured Notes team
  • Perform daily risk management duties for all aspects of the trading portfolio.  Capable of running multiple books across regions
  • Exhibit strong analytical and quantitative skills.  Be able to work well under pressure and be part of a global team
  • Work with the global team to dictate consistent, efficient, and timely pricing for all our clients
  • Be able to build a franchise by fostering current customer relationships and onboarding new prospects.
  • Help build analytical tools that improve our risk management capabilities and customer engagement.


Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of Securities Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Structured Notes with a proven track record of delivering strong P&L results.
  • Strategic and tactical business acumen with a strong sense of urgency and commitment.
  • Deep understanding of technological, risk, and regulatory trends impacting the business.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management, with the ability to navigate complex frameworks.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive informed decision-making for initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success in executing initiatives using structured project management methodologies.
  • Uncompromising integrity, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead and collaborate across functions.
  • Strong commercial judgment and excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Comfortable working in a matrix organizational environment, fostering effective partnerships.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

Job Expectations:

  • up to 10% travel
  • This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.

  • Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

Posting Locations:

  • 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001

Pay Range:

New York -Pay Range: $275,000-$275,000

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.

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

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