Securities Trader - Capital Markets

Wells Fargo•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Trader to join their Wealth & Investment Management trading team. This role will support Investment Managers, Fund Managers, and Financial Consultants by assisting with securities trading activity for client accounts, with a primary focus on fixed income trading. The Securities Trader evaluates market conditions, supports trade execution, and ensures trading activity is completed accurately and in alignment with regulatory and documentation requirements. This position is well suited for a professional with experience in fixed income markets, managed funds trading, municipal securities, capital markets operations, and trading platforms such as Bloomberg, MarketAxess, Tradeweb, and/or SEI. Please note: This is not a broker/dealer position and does not require FINRA licensing.

Requirements

2+ years of Managed Funds equity trading, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
2+ years of fixed income experience
2+ years of capital markets experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of trading desk operations, securities trading, or capital markets operations
Experience with municipal securities, municipal bond trading, or fixed income products
Proficiency with trading and market platforms including Bloomberg, MarketAxess, SEI and/or Tradeweb
Ability to maintain and build strong broker/dealer relationships
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate market trends, portfolio needs, and trading opportunities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex capital markets and securities trading information to diverse audiences
Strong attention to detail and ability to review trade documentation for accuracy and compliance

Responsibilities

Analyze market conditions and trading opportunities to support profitable and timely securities execution decisions
Establish bid and ask prices on securities, including fixed income products
Execute complex client and bank securities trades with security dealers, municipalities, corporations, and broker/dealer counterparties
Support trading activity across fixed income securities, managed funds, municipal bonds, and capital markets products
Review securities trading documentation to help ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
Process trade tickets and support post-trade review, documentation, and reconciliation activities
Monitor market trends, new issues, current holdings, and innovative securities products
Analyze, develop, and coordinate the introduction of new securities products and services
Maintain and strengthen broker/dealer relationships while bringing credibility and visibility to trading efforts