Macro Credit Trader - MD Level

About this role:

Wells Fargo’s Credit Investment Grade Trading Desk is seeking a Macro Credit Trader to trade Credit Derivatives, CDX Index and CDX Index Options. 

This position is open to our Boston, New York and Charlotte, NC locations.

In this role, you will:

• Effectively manage risk positions across high grade credit within the guidelines of Well Fargo’s high grade trading mandate
• Work with desk strategists and the salesforce to source and develop unique trade ideas to introduce to 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 desk
• Effectively manage risk positions across high grade credit within the guidelines of Well Fargo’s high grade trading mandate. 
• Work with desk strategists and the salesforce to source and develop unique trade ideas to introduce to 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.
• Act as a subject matter expert for business development and risk mitigation efforts utilizing Macro Credit products.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 15 years of Credit trading experience with a proven history of implementing and successfully executing macro trading strategies.
• Exceptional credit knowledge with a history of managing credit derivative products.
• Ability to develop and execute various risk management strategies.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of Credit Derivative products. 
• Has and maintained established relationships across the Credit markets, including buy-side clients
• Needs to be organized, affable, and able to work in a collegial, team-oriented environment.  

Job Expectations

• Ability to travel up to 25% or as needed
• Registration for FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE), 7, 63, and 55 (or 57) must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Must be able to work out of one of the following posted locations: Boston, MA; New York, NY; or Charlotte, NC

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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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