Executive Director, Macro Rates Cash & IR Swaps Product Owner

Wells Fargo Bank•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director, Macro Rates Cash & IR Swap Product Owner to join the Macro (FX/Rates) Product Management team within the Corporate & Investment Bank. This role is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and lifecycle management of Cash & Interest Rate Swap pricing, trading and risk management capabilities, including cash rates, derivatives, clearing, margining, and supporting infrastructure across the Macro Rates platform. The role partners closely with Rates Trading, Sales, Risk, Technology, Operations, Finance, and Control functions to ensure products are market‑aligned, scalable, compliant, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Requirements

7+ years of Securities Product Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
10 years of experience in Product Management, Trading, Risk, or related roles within Capital Markets, Macro, or Rates businesses
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives in a regulated financial services environment
Strong understanding of Rates Cash & Interest Rates products, market structure, and trade lifecycle (e.g., cash rates and IRS products, pricing, risk management, trading workflows, etc.)
Proven ability to translate business objectives into executable product plans and delivery outcomes
Experience partnering with Technology teams using Agile delivery models
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior stakeholders
Ability to operate effectively within a matrixed organization
Direct experience supporting Rates Trading, Sales, or Risk functions
Knowledge of cleared and bilateral derivatives, margining, and regulatory frameworks impacting Rates businesses
Experience operating within formal governance and control frameworks (e.g., Audit engagement)
Familiarity with trading, risk, or post‑trade platforms supporting Rates products
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess business impact and prioritize investment
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Responsibilities

Own and manage a portfolio of Macro Rates Cash & Interest Rate Swap products and capabilities across the full product lifecycle, from opportunity definition through delivery, adoption, and optimization
Define and maintain product strategy, vision, and roadmap aligned to Macro business objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving market structure
Partner with Rates Trading and Sales to translate business needs into clear product requirements and prioritized delivery plans
Lead cross‑functional execution with Technology, Risk, Operations, Finance, and Control teams to deliver complex initiatives under Macro governance
Drive product discovery, requirements definition, and backlog prioritization using Agile delivery practices
Ensure all product enhancements meet risk management, compliance, supervisory, and control expectations, including model governance, and audit readiness
Evaluate industry trends, client needs, and competitor capabilities to inform product enhancements and strategic investments
Support governance forums with clear articulation of scope, dependencies, risks, and business outcomes
Monitor product performance using defined success metrics and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
Act as a subject‑matter expert for Macro Rates products across internal stakeholder groups