Equity Derivatives Counsel

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, Rates, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate, Structured Equity Derivatives Trader in Corporate & Investment Banking as part of Markets. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Securities Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 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

Job Expectations:

• Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 90 days of hire if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted
• Registration for FINRA Series 7 must be completed within 90 days of hire 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 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.

Posting Location:

• 500 W 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001

Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$143,000.00 - $224,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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

Posting End Date:
7 May 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
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.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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