Wells Fargo · 4 days ago
Structured Equity Derivatives Trader - Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$143K/yr - $224K/yr
2+ years expWells Fargo is a leading financial services company, and they are seeking a Structured Equity Derivatives Trader to model, quote, trade, and risk-manage complex exotic/structured equity derivatives. The role involves supporting senior traders, developing pricing and risk management tools, and collaborating with various internal partners.
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Responsibilities
Model, quote, trade, and risk-manage complex exotic/structured equity derivatives and QIS strategies
Work with derivative and QIS products including autocallables, cliquets, barriers and digitals, baskets, rainbows, synthetic converts, volatility control and algorithmic index derivatives, and risk premia strategies
Support senior traders by executing derivatives hedging transactions, pricing new transactions, managing secondary market trades, and helping improve modeling, hedging, systems, and workflow processes
Develop and maintain Python and VBA code, along with Excel-based pricing and risk management tools, to enhance and automate the desk's workflow
Interface with internal partners including Structuring, Sales, Quants, Technology, Operations, Compliance, and Documentation
Qualification
Required
2+ years of Securities Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 90 days of hire if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA-recognized equivalents will be accepted
Registration for FINRA Series 7 must be completed within 90 days of hire if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA-recognized equivalents will be accepted
Registration for FINRA Series 57 must be completed within 90 days of hire if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA-recognized equivalents will be accepted
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
Preferred
BS or MS degree in Engineering or Mathematics
Experience trading structured/exotic derivatives and QIS products
Proficiency and comfort with Python programming
Ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and delivering high-quality analytical and problem-solving work
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience working collaboratively in a team environment
Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills
Benefits
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
Company
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company is a financial services firm that provides banking, insurance, investments, and mortgage services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
Charlie Scharf
CEO
Fernando Rivas
CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking
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