Lead Securities Trader, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Houston

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

The Wells Fargo Commodity Product Group is seeking an experienced individual with physical trading experience in the U.S. natural gas markets. Responsibilities include overseeing the physical gas desk’s Northeast portfolio, managing market risk from client business, and generating trading revenue through market-making and physical trading activities. The individual will collaborate in managing the overall physical natural gas portfolio and developing new relationships for financial hedging and physical trading. This position requires risk management, modeling, and deal origination, working closely with Wells Fargo’s extensive customer base in energy markets.

Job Responsibility:

Be part of the Markets Division in Houston which encompasses trading, sales relationships, and client pricing
perform daily risk management duties for all aspects of the physical natural gas portfolio
exhibit strong analytical and quantitative skills. Be able to work well under pressure and be part of a global team
work with the wider commodities trading team to develop and implement trading and risk management strategies and compete for client business
help build analytical tools that improve our risk management capabilities and customer engagement
be able to build a franchise by fostering current customer relationships and onboarding new prospects

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in capital markets or industry experience within the specific sector of the position, or a combination of both

Nice to have:

6+ years of physical natural gas trading, origination, and/or marketing experience
experience with trading physical commodities within the financial services industry
proven history of successful trading book management
knowledge and understanding of business development: business vision, strategies, and goals
strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills
advanced analytical and numerical competency
experience building partnerships and consulting effectively with leadership
ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment

What we offer:

Eligibility for a discretionary bonus, restricted share rights, and other long-term incentive awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 11, 2025

Expiration:
September 18, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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