Corporate Derivatives Sales Associate

Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking, commercial real estate lending and servicing, investment banking, equity and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe.
Markets provides solutions to clients with the means to manage their exposure through various derivatives, lending and cash products across Structured Products Group, Macro, Equities, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Securities Sales Associate to join our Commodities Sales team.
In this role, you will:

• Gain an understanding of commodity traded products that manage price risk and monetize commodity assets
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Generate daily market and pricing data and analytics to the client base
• Execute derivative trades with Wells Fargo customers and book them in the deal capture system
• Execute physical commodity financing structures and book them in the deal capture system
• Develop pitch materials, deal documents and internal/external marketing material
• Provide daily front office support functions, including, but not limited to exposure calculations, order blotter monitoring, trade processing and responding to daily and varied customer service requests
• Provide analytical support for senior marketers, traders and clients
• Handle a wide variety of issuers, types, volume and complexity of transactions with accuracy and a sense of urgency
• Understand derivatives pricing, risk management techniques and challenges for both producers and consumers in the energy, metals, and agricultural sectors
• Provide client coverage support when senior marketers are traveling

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree from a Four-Year Accredited College or University
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of commodity products, industries and/or applications
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
• Desire and ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Basic knowledge or experience in Agricultural or Base Metals industries and industry participants

Job Expectations:

• Up to 20% travel
• 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.
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Location:

• 1000 Louisiana St. - Houston, Texas 77002

Pay Range:
Houston-Pay Range: $155,000 - $155,000
Posting End Date:
3 Apr 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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