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Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader who will be responsible for designing, monitoring, and managing electronic trading algorithms for electronic trades. This role will serve as a subject matter expert on electronic trading algorithms to clients and internal partners.
Job Responsibility:
Lead complex initiatives to resolve algorithmic trading using high-frequency trading technology with broad impact
Act as key participant in developing, implementing, and monitoring risk based programs to recommend decisions to buy or sell financial securities on an exchange for Securities Algorithmic Trading
Review and analyze complex formulas, combined with mathematical models and human oversight that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including the use of process and rules based algorithms to employ strategies for executing trades
Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring understanding of the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements that influence and lead broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Requirements:
5+ years of Securities Algorithmic Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Strong academic background in an analytical field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, etc.
Strong statistical background
Proven ability to analyze large datasets, build models, and draw commercial conclusions
Ability to develop and deliver production code
Familiarity with Java and Python strongly preferred, but alternative languages are acceptable
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with traders and other groups in the firm
Experience designing and building systematic/algorithmic trading systems, particularly market-making systems in the fixed income space
Familiarity with fixed-income markets
Experience building machine-learning models
Experience collaborating on a large-scale, enterprise codebase
Experience working with large-scale datasets in Python
Experience with Unix and basic shell scripting
Demonstrated familiarity developing a safe environment using controls, testing, and resiliency, particularly around electronic trading
Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 180 days of hire date if not available for transfer
Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 180 days of hire date if not available for transfer
Registration for FINRA Series 7 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if not available for transfer
Ability to travel as needed
Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
Ability to work additional hours as needed
Subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements
Must meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening
Must report certain incidents
Must comply with specific compliance policies regarding outside activities or personal investing
What we offer:
Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance