Retail Equities Trader

Wells Fargo • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Retail Equities Trader focused on high-touch equity trading within Wealth and Investment Management. The role involves executing equity and option orders for financial advisors, internal and external money managers, and self-directed retail clients while managing orders efficiently and ensuring best execution and regulatory compliance. The trader will develop a strong understanding of internal order-entry platforms, order-routing systems, execution venues, and other equity order-flow sources. The position also supports electronic order desk monitoring and oversight, investigates trading technology issues and potential risk events, uses data analytics to improve systems and efficiency, and collaborates with colleagues, managers, and internal partners.

The role requires FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, or recognized equivalents, for immediate registration. If Series 57 or a recognized equivalent cannot be transferred upon hire, it must be completed within 90 days of hire. Appropriate FINRA licenses must be maintained for ongoing employment, and additional registration or licensing requirements may apply. The role is subject to FINRA background screening and other regulatory and background requirements. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available. The position is based at one of the listed locations in Saint Louis, Missouri, or Charlotte, North Carolina.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of trading or customer service experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• Successfully completed FINRA Series 7 and Series 63, or FINRA-recognized equivalents, to qualify for immediate registration.
• Obtain and/or maintain appropriate FINRA license(s) for ongoing employment.
• Meet applicable FINRA background screening and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• Provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and comply with relevant policies if applicable.
• Meet enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards.

Nice To Haves

• FINRA Series 57 or FINRA-recognized equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business.
• Equity trading experience.
• Knowledge of trading desk operations, order management platforms, market data systems, and U.S. equity markets.
• Experience with MS Office applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Copilot.
• Experience collaborating with financial advisors or other investment professionals.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, accuracy, and multitasking ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of internal order-entry platforms, order-routing systems, execution venues, and other sources of equity order flow.
• Execute equity and option orders from financial advisors, internal and external money managers, and self-directed retail clients.
• Manage client orders efficiently, ensuring best execution and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist the electronic order desk with monitoring and oversight activities related to equity order flow.
• Review and analyze trading-related technology issues and potential risk events, communicating and escalating them to trading desk leadership.
• Use data analytics to drive system enhancements and efficiencies.
• Collaborate and consult with trading desk colleagues, trading desk managers, and other internal partners.
• Meet applicable FINRA registration and licensing requirements, including obtaining Series 57 within 90 days of hire if it is not transferable upon hire.
• Follow applicable Wells Fargo risk, compliance, personal account dealing, and outside-activity policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed