Macro Credit CDS Trader Job at Wells Fargo, Boston, MA

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  • Wells Fargo
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

About this role:

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 Macro Credit CDS Trader to join our Credit Investment Grade Trading Desk.

In this role, you will:

  • Effectively manage risk positions across high grade credit within the guidelines of Well Fargo’s trading mandate
  • Work with desk strategists and the sales force to source and develop unique trade ideas to introduce to clients, create liquidity and drive capital efficiencies
  • Create and maintain relationships with buy-side trading counterparts, internal business partners, and internal sales and trading personnel across all trading desks


Required Qualifications:

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


Desired Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of credit trading experience with a background that includes trading, institutional investing, or other relevant capital markets experience in the CDS markets at a bank, corporate trading desk and/or investing client. 
  • Extensive credit product knowledge inclusive of bonds, ETFs, and credit derivatives
  • Strong analytical skills to support in depth corporate asset class, sector, industry, issuer, and product valuation & risk analysis.
  • Strong quantitative and technical skillset to support Portfolio Trading, Electronic Trading and Hedging/Capital optimization.
  • In-depth understanding of risk management and regulatory/capital requirements and its respective impact to credit trading.
  • Has established relationships across the credit markets including buy-side clients.
  • Adaptive skillset and can work well in a fast-paced trading environment.
  • Organized, affable, and able to work in a collegial, team-oriented environment.  
  • Self-motivated possess exceptional communication skills.


Job Expectations:

  • Registration for FINRA Series 7/63/SIE, and 55/57 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
  • NFA Swap Dealer and SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer AP Designation required.
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed
  • This position is subject to Dodd-Frank Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background screen. Applicants are subject to a new screen to comply with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act which states that Associated Persons (AP) cannot be subject to statutory disqualification. Under industry regulations, an AP is defined as a team member who solicits or accepts client orders for swaps. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
  • Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

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.

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit  Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:

6 Oct 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 .

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office,

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