Capital Markets Middle Office Associate - Interest Rate Derivatives

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Capital Markets Middle Office Associate within the Interest Rate Derivatives team as a part of Corporate Investment Banking Operations. The role will focus primarily on trade validation, daily P&L reporting, analysis, and risk oversight across a range of trading products, including derivatives and fixed income securities, contributing to process improvements in a growing and complex business.

Requirements

6+ months of Capital Markets industry experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Proficiency in financial analytics, and trading portfolio evaluation
Familiarity with financial products including swaps, futures, options, structured products, and fixed income securities
Experience with Calypso or similar front-to-back trading systems preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts
Proven ability to analyze issues and opportunities by synthesizing data from multiple sources and developing effective, well-reasoned solutions
Highly analytical with strong quantitative and numerical skills; proficient in working with spreadsheets, financial data, and business concepts
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and the ability to derive meaningful insights and conclusions from data
Ability to contribute to and improve processes, controls, and procedures in a fast-paced, growing business environment

Responsibilities

Participate in research and resolution of issues including identifying and resolving trade breaks across front‑to‑back processing
Review tactical business challenges related to complex derivative products
Receive direction from manager and exercise independent judgement while developing an understanding of procedures
Provide information to managers and the Capital Markets Middle Office
Support the primary products such as swaps, futures, options, structured products, and fixed income securities
Contribution in the development of processes and procedures to support a growing business
Improve the existing infrastructure through system testing and effective project management
Assist trading with minimizing costs and identifying concerns that can be expected
Collaborate with partners that support the business in various capacities including trading, sales, technology, compliance, risk, operations, legal, and audit
Provide superior service while responding to inquiries from both internal and external customers as per the standards defined by Wells Fargo