A Securities or Commodities Trader trades securities or commodities electronically or on a trade or auction floor such as a stock exchange. Securities include stocks and bonds; commodities include products such as oil, gold, or corn. Monitors financial markets and the performance and price of different securities. Negotiates prices and terms for a sale or trade.
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Fixed Income Trader to join the Retail Trading department within Wealth and Investment Management (WIM). Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com . This trader is focused on WIM Fixed Income Trading Services provided to various WIM channels. In this role, you will: Interact with Advisors on fixed income product discovery (including all new issued fixed income products as well as equities, preferred securities, market-linked investments). Perform fixed income platform assistance Serve as a liaison between underwriters and the trading desk Coordinate the setup and maintenance of new offerings Provide Inventory Management Facilitate trade allocations and execution Track, analyze, and build reporting of key business statistics and performance metrics Perform fixed income order reviews and execute Treasury auctions, Market Linked Investments and orders against external offerings Review and research trading situations, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables Assist more experienced traders with complex trade situations Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of Retail Fixed Income Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Successfully completed FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 or Series 7 and 66 (or FINRA recognized equivalents) FINRA registration including Series 52 (or FINRA recognized equivalents) Knowledge and understanding of fixed income securities, debt instruments, market knowledge and bonds through coursework or investment clubs Working knowledge of investment products including fixed income securities (Treasuries, Municipals, Corporate Bonds, Agencies, CDs, and Structured Products), equities, and preferred securities Experience supporting advisors or clients in a retail brokerage or wealth management environment Familiarity with Bloomberg or similar fixed income trading platforms Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) Demonstrated relationship building and collaboration skills Analytical capabilities, attention to detail and organizational skills Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or related field
Job Expectations:
US only: Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. FINRA Series 7 and 63 or 7 and 66 examinations, or equivalent must be completed within either a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance. Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory. In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply. Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance. For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite is required. This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Posting Location:
2801 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103 Required location listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Posting End Date:
29 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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in
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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.
