FX Rates Sales - Lead Securities Strategist

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an FX Rates Sales - Lead Securities Strategist. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com

In this role, you will:

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent.

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The 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.

The Macro Strategy team develops content and views on global macro (interest rate and FX) markets. We collaborate with macro sales and trading in deepening client relationships and addressing their needs.  

The successful candidate will:

• Partner with senior strategists to cover Foreign Exchange (FX) markets
• Develop differentiated thematic and country specific strategy content for clients
• Generate actionable market-relevant FX trade ideas
• Connect the dots on global macro trends, geopolitical events, and market themes to financial markets
• Develop statistical frameworks for analyzing global FX and EM asset markets
• Effectively communicate macro strategy content to a variety of client segments
• Collaborate with sales and trading desks to deepen client engagement

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 CRF 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Securities Strategies experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Economics/Finance or a quantitative field
• 5+ years experience as a strategist or economist on the buy side or sell side
• Past coverage of international macroeconomics, FX and/or fixed income markets
• Strong academic background in macroeconomics, econometrics, international finance, and fixed income
• High proficiency in programming (Python or Matlab)
• Expertise working with large financial and economic datasets via Bloomberg and/or Macrobond
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities are a must
• Background in Emerging Markets, in particular Latin America
• Previous interactions with large institutional and corporates clients
• Experience working in a global team across time zones
• Experience collaborating with sales and trading desks
• Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese

Job Expectations:

• Up to 10% travel
• Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 180 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Registration for FINRA Series 7 must be completed within 180 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.

Posting Location:

• 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY

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.

$144,400.00 - $300,000.00

Posting End Date:

9 Mar 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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.