About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Market Risk Specialist for the Structuring and Controls team within the Corporate Market Risk Group (CMRG). The position will focus primarily on helping Wells Fargo ABS desks successfully execute new issuance securitization transactions (CMBS, RMBS, CLO, Consumer ABS and Commercial ABS).
The Senior Market Risk Specialist plays a critical role by conducting independent modeling and offering document reviews.
In this role, you will:- Develop deep subject matter expertise across asset types, cash flow structures and evolving market trends
- Provide independent capital structure cashflow modeling and offering document reviews, understanding and interpreting collateral characteristics, building performance triggers and events, applying performance stress scenarios, calculating security cashflows and risk/return analytics
- Reviewing offering documents for proper and adequate disclosure of deal terms, structuring terms and definitions, modeling assumptions, priority of payments and risk/return results. assumptions, description of priority of payments and risk/return results
- Exercise professional skepticism to detect and resolve any potential issues throughout the deal lifecycle
- Display flexibility in handling new asset types and deal structures as necessary
Required Qualifications:- 4+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: trading, desk analyst, Capital Markets, market risk, interest rate risk or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:- 3+ years of ABS experience across issuance, underwriting, or servicing, with hands-on deal management, modeling, and credit analysis
- Deep knowledge of fixed income and structured finance products
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field
- Advanced analytics skills with proficiency in Excel/VBA and Intex Dealmaker; additional programming languages a plus
- Experience interpreting complex legal documentation (offering memorandums, indentures, PPMs) and supporting collateral negotiations, compliance, and risk reviews
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, manage multiple deadlines, and communicate clearly with strong attention to detail
Posting Locations:- 150 E. 42nd Street - New York, New York
- 550 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina
- 1751 and 1753 Pinnacle Drive - McLean, Virginia
Job Expectations:- Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
- This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.
- 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.
- Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/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 RangeReflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$100,000.00 - $196,000.00
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:4 May 2026
* 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.
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.
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