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.
Municipal Products Groups (MPG) provides capital raising, financing, and interest rate risk management solutions for municipal issuers and institutional investors as well as market liquidity.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Municipal Trader to join the Municipal Products Group.
In this role, you will:
- Help clients achieve their objectives while delivering positive business results for Wells Fargo
- Provide liquidity to institutional clients through making markets and trading municipal bonds
- Manage and hedge municipal risk through various market conditions
- Consistently interact with established tier-one institutional customer relationships and maximize trading activity
- Provide market color and trade ideas to customers and MPG
- Partner with traders, salespeople, underwriters, analysts, bankers and other business partners to deliver solutions to clients and help grow MPG
- 5+ years of Securities Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Background that includes experience in the municipal market
- Established relationships across the municipal industry, including active relationships with tier-one institutional municipal investors
- Understanding of various marking segments, including high grade and high yield credits
- Knowledge and experience with both tax-exempt and taxable municipal bonds
- Strong analytical skills and an understanding of all municipal products
- Organized, affable, and able to work in a collegial, team-oriented environment
- Self-motivated with exceptional communication skills
- Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. FINRA Series SIE, 7, 63 (or 66) and 52 examinations, or equivalent must be completed within either a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance. Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory. In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply. Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance. For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite is required.
- Ability to travel as needed
- Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
- Ability to work additional hours as needed
- 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.
- 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001
- 550 S Tryon St. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
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.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
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
7 Sep 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
- FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 63 or 66, and Series 52 licenses, or recognized equivalents
- Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements
- Successful completion of FINRA background screening and pre-hire background check
- Meet enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards
- Ability to work onsite in accordance with office requirements
- Ability to work additional hours as needed
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