Vice President, Macro Trader

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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
185K-300K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
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The Role
Join the Macro (Rates & FX) trading team to manage FX trading portfolios, perform daily risk management, provide client pricing and build client relationships. Develop analytical tools, work with global teams to ensure consistent pricing, and support franchise growth through onboarding and client engagement.
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Job Description:
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, Macro, Equities, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President to join our Macro (Rates & FX) Trading team. This position would involve working with a team across Asia, EMEA, and the Americas.
In this role, you will:
  • Be part of the Macro trading team in NY which encompasses trading, sales relationships, and client pricing
  • Perform daily risk management duties for all aspects of the FX trading portfolio
  • Exhibit strong analytical and quantitative skills. Be able to work well under pressure and be part of a global team
  • Work with the global team to dictate consistent, efficient, and timely pricing for all our clients
  • Be able to build a franchise by fostering current customer relationships and onboarding new prospects.
  • Help build analytical tools that improve our risk management capabilities and customer engagement.
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of Securities Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of trading experience in FX products
  • Strong sense of urgency and commitment as well as a strong business sense with a strategic and tactical orientation.
  • Consistent track record of strong PnL
  • In depth understanding of technological, risk and regulatory trends impacting Macro business
  • Technical expertise in regulatory, compliance, and risk management issues.
  • Ability to analyze data and use for decision-making and managing initiatives.
  • Successful track record in systematically executing initiatives using project management disciplines.
  • Highest level of integrity and good judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong stakeholder skills and ability to work and lead across functions.
  • Strong commercial judgement, excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Comfortable working in a matrix organizational environment and partnership skills.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • A BS/BA degree or higher in business administration, economics, finance, or related field
Job Expectations:
  • up to 10% travel
  • 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.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available
Posting Locations:
  • 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001
Pay Range:
New York -Pay Range: $200,000-$225,000
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.
$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
Posting End Date:
9 Jul 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of Securities Trading experience
  • Ability to successfully complete FINRA background screening and meet ongoing regulatory obligations (not subject to statutory disqualification)
  • 4+ years of trading experience in FX products
  • Consistent track record of strong PnL
  • In-depth understanding of technological, risk and regulatory trends impacting Macro business
  • Technical expertise in regulatory, compliance, and risk management issues
  • Ability to analyze data and use it for decision-making and managing initiatives
  • Successful track record in systematically executing initiatives using project management disciplines
  • Highest level of integrity, good judgement, and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Strong stakeholder skills and ability to work and lead across functions
  • Strong commercial judgement, excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Comfortable working in a matrix organizational environment and partnership skills
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • BS/BA degree or higher in business administration, economics, finance, or related field

Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage begins on day 1 with medical, dental, and vision, and includes mental health, prescription drugs, and preventive care often covered at 100% in-network. Well-being resources such as 24-hour clinical support and an Employee Assistance Program add to the breadth.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave provides up to 16 weeks for a primary caregiver (4 weeks for non-primary) alongside fertility benefits and up to a $35,000 lifetime reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, and donor expenses. Backup child and adult care further supports family needs.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company matching contributions up to 6% of eligible pay. An employee stock purchase plan adds another avenue for long-term savings.

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