About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Securities Sales Specialist with direct CLO sales experience and established relationships with large institutional clients across the tri‑state region.
In this role, you will:
- Maintain a daily dialogue/relationship with investor base; proactively work to strengthen client relationships
- Proactively provide ideas, research, market information, etc. to facilitate trading activity between Wells Fargo and our investor base
- Actively engage the trading desk and their axes to facilitate trading between Wells Fargo and the investor base
- Aggressively work to build strong relationships and mutual trust with internal business partners, other salespeople, banking, traders, research, syndicate, and management to enhance client relationships.
- Frequently travel to clients, client meeting, and client conferences as required
- Be meticulous regarding all details, adaptive to a fast-paced environment and able to perform under pressure with high motivation and energy; ability to multitask.
- Lead complex initiatives to sell securities to clients
- Conduct trades with broad impact, and act as key participant in developing, implementing, and monitoring risk-based programs to recommend settlements and unique remediation solutions
- Review and analyze complex business, operational, or technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of the clients' needs
- Make decisions for providing proactive communication and consultation requiring a sound understanding of client support to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
- Collaborate with executives, experienced management, and other internal partners or business lines to resolve highly sensitive customer inquiries
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Securities Sales experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in the CLO market or securitized products sales experience
- Previous trading floor experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of Structured Products Services and Fixed Income Sales
- Meticulous regarding all details, adaptive to a fast-paced environment and able to perform under pressure with high motivation and energy
- Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
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.
- 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.
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
Pay Transparency
Reflected 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.