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.
Markets provides solutions to clients with the means to manage their exposure through various derivatives, lending and cash products across Structured Products Group, Rates, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading.
Municipal Products Groups (MPG) provides capital raising, financing, and interest rate risk management solutions for municipal issuers and institutional investors as well as market liquidity.
About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Municipal Trader to join the Municipal Products Group.
In this role, you will:- Help clients achieve their objectives while delivering positive business results for Wells Fargo
- Provide liquidity to institutional clients through making markets and trading municipal bonds
- Manage and hedge municipal risk through various market conditions
- Consistently interact with established tier-one institutional customer relationships and maximize trading activity
- Provide market color and trade ideas to customers and MPG
- Partner with traders, salespeople, underwriters, analysts, bankers and other business partners to deliver solutions to clients and help grow MPG
Required Qualifications:- 5+ years of Securities Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:- Background that includes experience in the municipal market
- Established relationships across the municipal industry, including active relationships with tier-one institutional municipal investors
- Understanding of various marking segments, including high grade and high yield credits
- Knowledge and experience with both tax-exempt and taxable municipal bonds
- Strong analytical skills and an understanding of all municipal products
- Organized, affable, and able to work in a collegial, team-oriented environment
- Self-motivated with exceptional communication skills
Job Expectations:- Registration for FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE) must be completed within 90 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 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
- Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
- Registration for FINRA Series 52 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
- 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 FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of 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.
Posting Location:- 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001
- 550 S Tryon St. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Pay RangeReflected 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.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
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:24 Nov 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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.
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