Wells Fargo is looking for an Associate, Structured Equity Derivatives Trader within the Markets division of Corporate & Investment Banking. In this role, you will be responsible for modeling, quoting, trading, and risk-managing complex exotic and structured equity derivatives and quantitative investment strategies (QIS).
What You'll Do
- Model, quote, trade, and risk‑manage complex exotic and structured equity derivatives, along with quantitative investment strategies (QIS).
- Work across a broad range of derivative and QIS products, including autocallables, cliquets, barriers/digitals, baskets, rainbows, synthetic converts, volatility‑control and algorithmic-index derivatives, and risk‑premia strategies.
- Support senior traders by executing hedging transactions, pricing new deals, managing secondary market risk, and contributing to enhancements in models, hedging approaches, trading systems, and workflow processes.
- Develop and maintain Python and VBA code, along with Excel-based pricing and risk management tools, to enhance and automate the desk’s workflow.
- Interface with internal partners, including Structuring, Sales, Quants, Technology, Operations, Compliance, and Documentation.
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of Securities Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Nice to Have
- BS or MS degree in Engineering or Mathematics.
- Experience trading structured/exotic derivatives and QIS products.
- Proficiency and comfort with Python programming.
- Ability to take initiative in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and delivering high‑quality analytical and problem‑solving work.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills.
Technical Stack
- Python
- VBA
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Markets division within Corporate & Investment Banking.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $143,000.00 - $224,000.00
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
Work Mode
This is an onsite role located at 500 W 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001.
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
