Equity Derivatives Sales Trader, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, New York

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

215000.00 - 355000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Equity Derivative Sales Trader - Executive Director in Wells Fargo Securities. The role is a senior-level position responsible for selling Equity Derivatives to real money clients including Insurance Companies, Pension Funds, Endowments, and Asset Managers for equity derivatives as well as cross-asset products. The client-facing role will require execution, technical skills, a problem solving approach, and the ability to combine strategic analysis with tactical idea generation.

Job Responsibility:

Advise leadership to develop or influence objectives, plans, specifications, resources, and long-term goals for highly complex business across Securities Sales Trading
Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and objectives requiring in-depth evaluation companywide
Deliver solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and coordination of highly complex activities and guidance to others
Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions that are large-scale cross-functional or companywide strategies
Engage with all levels of professionals and managers companywide and serve as an expert advisor to leadership

Requirements:

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 selling to Insurance companies, Pension funds, Endowments, and Asset Managers while also developing new growth opportunities and leveraging their contact network to understand client needs
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

Nice to have:

Registration for FINRA Series 7, 63, and 55 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if not available for transfer upon hire
FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 17, 2025

Expiration:
August 24, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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