Executive Director, Delta One Securities Sales Trader

Wells Fargo & Company•New York, NY

2d•$275,000 - $275,000

About The Position

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 experienced Executive Director, Delta One Securities Sales Trader to join our Equities organization with a specialized focus on Delta One trading and equity swaps sales. This sales and trading role requires a seasoned professional capable of generating opportunities while also managing trading risk, collaborating across business functions, and driving the strategic growth of our Equities platform. In this role, you will: Work with a team of senior trading professionals and oversee positions, risk, capital usage, and profitability within the Equities trading business Contribute meaningfully to the development of the Delta One/Synthetic Equity franchise, including new product opportunities and optimization of financing and balance sheet resources Engage directly with external clients, internal sales teams, compliance, and senior leaders to drive commercial outcomes and ensure adherence to regulatory expectations Interpret and enhance trading architecture, internal policies and procedures Serve as a senior liaison with risk, treasury, legal, and compliance partners on matters related to synthetic financing Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance trading programs, client solutions, and operational efficiencies Provide leadership during normal business cycles and in periods of market stress, setting tone and direction for the team Interact directly with brokers, clients, exchanges, and regulators as required Develop and guide a culture of strong risk management, accountability, and talent development to support business strategy Advise leadership to develop or influence objectives, plans, specifications, resources, and long-term goals for highly complex business across Securities Sales Trading Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and objectives requiring in-depth evaluation companywide

Requirements

7+ years of Securities Sales 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 date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted
Registration for FINRA Series 7 (or 79) must be completed within 90 days of hire date 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 date 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge and understanding of derivatives, swaps and prime brokerage
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Effective organizational, multi tasking, and prioritizing skills
Team-oriented mindset and work in close partnership with the various sales and trading teams and relevant support partners
Energetic self-starter who is detail oriented while possessing effective communication skills

Responsibilities

Work with a team of senior trading professionals and oversee positions, risk, capital usage, and profitability within the Equities trading business
Contribute meaningfully to the development of the Delta One/Synthetic Equity franchise, including new product opportunities and optimization of financing and balance sheet resources
Engage directly with external clients, internal sales teams, compliance, and senior leaders to drive commercial outcomes and ensure adherence to regulatory expectations
Interpret and enhance trading architecture, internal policies and procedures
Serve as a senior liaison with risk, treasury, legal, and compliance partners on matters related to synthetic financing
Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance trading programs, client solutions, and operational efficiencies
Provide leadership during normal business cycles and in periods of market stress, setting tone and direction for the team
Interact directly with brokers, clients, exchanges, and regulators as required
Develop and guide a culture of strong risk management, accountability, and talent development to support business strategy
Advise leadership to develop or influence objectives, plans, specifications, resources, and long-term goals for highly complex business across Securities Sales Trading
Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and objectives requiring in-depth evaluation companywide