Lead Securities Trader (Req #002235 )

Job description

At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially.

We’re looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do.

Help us build a better Wells Fargo.

It all begins with outstanding talent.

It all begins with you.

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC seeks a **Lead Securities Trader** in New York, NY.

**Job Role and Responsibility:**

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC is seeking a Lead Securities Trader who is responsible for modelling, quoting, trading, and risk-managing vanilla and light exotic single stock/ETF Derivatives.

Work closely with other derivative and cash traders and various equity sales traders as well as internal technology and quant partners.

Price, execute, and risk manage single stock flow options for institutional and hedge fund customers.

Deliver 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 client.

Collaborate with derivative sales for innovative trade idea generation for our customer base.

**Travel required:** None.

**Required Qualifications** :

**Degree required:** **Bachelor’s degree** in Financial Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, or related field.

**Four (4) years** of experience in the job offered or in a related position involving Singlestock and ETF derivatives trades experience.

**Specific skills required:**

+ Experience with Python;
+ Expertise in various derivative trading strategies such as Dispersion; Experience with Excel VBA;
+ Experience with single stock and ETF option market making and risk management;
+ Must have established customer relationships and the ability to work across all equity derivative products;
+ Experience working with counterparts inside a financial institution like technology, quants, compliance, financial control and market risk officers; and
+ Must have established relationships with derivative brokers to help facilitate transaction and risk management.

Salary: $191,152 - $300,000 per year.

**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.

$0.00 - $0.00

**Benefits**

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below.

Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:**

7 Nov 2025
***** **_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.

**Applicants with Disabilities**

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

**Drug and Alcohol Policy**

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.

Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.

**Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:**

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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.

**Req Number:** R-501263

Required Skill Profession

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