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 Equity Derivative Flow Sales Trader in Wells Fargo Securities. The group is a flow derivative sales team catering to hedge funds, asset managers, and mutual funds in all things equity derivatives (options/swaps/variance/light exotics). Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will have:
Proven ability to originate, grow, and retain a client franchise that would be additive to Wells Fargo's existing portfolio, supported by deep expertise across the derivatives landscape and strong relationship management skills. Demonstrated success in building, maintaining, and expanding trusted partnerships with sophisticated hedge funds and asset management clients.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Securities Sales Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 10+ years direct equity derivatives experience - listed & OTC options, ETF's, cash equities and swaps.
- 10+ years experience in all aspects of the sales process from product development to execution.
- High level of understanding option theory.
- Experience in delivering product presentations, dealing with Hedge funds/mutual funds and developing new growth opportunities.
- Instrumental in developing bespoke funded equity derivative solutions.
- Team-oriented mindset and work in close partnership with the various businesses in the Equities division.
- Energetic self-starter who is detail oriented while possessing excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Candidate must be an individual who demonstrates a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results.
- Up to 10% travel
- Registration for FINRA Series 7 must be completed within 180 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
- Registration for FINRA Series 63 must be completed within 180 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
- Registration for FINRA Series 57 must be completed within 180 days of hire date 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.
- This position is subject to Dodd-Frank Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background screen. Applicants are subject to a new screen to comply with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act which states that Associated Persons (AP) cannot be subject to statutory disqualification. Under industry regulations, an AP is defined as a team member who solicits or accepts client orders for swaps. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
- 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY
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.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
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
12 Aug 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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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Skills Required
- 7+ years of Securities Sales Trading experience
- Registration for FINRA Series 7 completed within 180 days if not transferable
- Registration for FINRA Series 63 completed within 180 days if not transferable
- Registration for FINRA Series 57 completed within 180 days if not transferable
- Successfully complete and pass FINRA background screening (no statutory disqualification)
- Successfully complete Dodd-Frank background screening and comply with related reporting requirements
- 10+ years direct equity derivatives experience (listed & OTC options, ETFs, cash equities, swaps)
- 10+ years experience across the sales process from product development to execution
- High level understanding of option theory
- Experience delivering product presentations and dealing with hedge funds/mutual funds and developing new growth opportunities
- Experience developing bespoke funded equity derivative solutions
- Team-oriented mindset and ability to partner across Equities businesses
- Energetic self-starter, detail oriented, excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated personal accountability and urgency for achieving results
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.
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