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Wells Fargo is seeking a Macro Credit CDS Trader to join our APAC Credit Trading Desk.
In this role, you will:
- Effectively manage risk positions across APAC high grade credit within the guidelines of Well Fargo's trading mandate
- Work with other traders and the sales force to trade with clients, create liquidity and drive capital efficiencies
- Create and maintain relationships with buy-side trading counterparts, internal business partners, and internal sales and trading personnel across all trading desks
- Identify opportunities and strategies to develop trading programs and procedures
- Ensure the success of Securities Trading positions, risk and profitability, while adhering to regulatory and compliance requirements
- Interpret and develop trading architecture, trading policies and procedures for managing trades from inception to post trade analysis
- Collaborate with and influence peers, risk, compliance, portfolio managers
- Interact directly with brokers, clients, and regulators
- Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
- 5+ years of Securities Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 7+ years of credit trading experience with a background that includes trading, institutional investing, or other relevant capital markets experience in the CDS markets at a bank, corporate trading desk and/or investing client.
- Extensive credit product knowledge inclusive of bonds and credit derivatives
- Strong analytical skills to support in depth corporate asset class, sector, industry, issuer, and product valuation & risk analysis.
- Strong quantitative and technical skillset to support Electronic Trading and Hedging/Capital optimization.
- In-depth understanding of risk management and regulatory/capital requirements and its respective impact to credit trading.
- Has established relationships across the credit markets including buy-side clients.
- Adaptive skillset and can work well in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Organized, affable, and able to work in a collegial, team-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated possess exceptional communication skills.
- The candidate will be expected to attain and hold any relevant licensing qualifications as required to perform the role
15 Sept 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
- 5+ years of securities trading experience or equivalent experience, training, military experience, or education
- 7+ years of credit trading experience with CDS markets exposure at a bank, corporate trading desk, or investing client
- Extensive knowledge of credit products, including bonds and credit derivatives
- Strong analytical skills for corporate asset class, sector, industry, issuer, and product valuation and risk analysis
- Strong quantitative and technical skills supporting electronic trading and hedging or capital optimization
- In-depth understanding of risk management and regulatory or capital requirements affecting credit trading
- Established relationships across credit markets, including buy-side clients
- Ability to work adaptively in a fast-paced trading environment
- Strong organization, interpersonal, teamwork, self-motivation, and communication skills
- Obtain and maintain relevant licensing qualifications required for the role
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, and the company subsidizes a substantial share of premiums for U.S. employees (varying by compensation band).
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Retirement Support — A robust 401(k) program includes an employer match for eligible employees, with specifics laid out in plan materials and filings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for eligible primary caregivers, alongside fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and lactation support.
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