About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Capital Markets Middle Office Specialist to support the Structured Products Group (SPG), focusing on the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities trading platform as a part of Corporate Investment Banking Operations. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

The candidate will interact closely with multiple business partners including Trading, Sales, Finance, Technology, Compliance, Auditors, MBS Allocations, Business Managers, Project Managers, and our internal TRACE reporting group. The candidate will also work with external counterparties, including government housing agencies (Ginnie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae), in confirming new Issue requests, exchanges, and assuring trades settle appropriately. This individual will be responsible for a variety of day-to-day tasks, as well as ad hoc requests and project work.

In this role, you will:

Conduct real time P&L for all ABF trading desks

Monitor various real time risk indicators such as trade & position blotters, 5Y & 10Y duration, trading & position PNL, to ensure trading desk risk is accurate

Make sure securities are properly built by assembling product build sheets for internal CUSIP setup, deals are properly booked, and coordinates with settlements to ensure each deal settles on day of settlement

Audit requests from regulators by pulling relevant data or reaching out to technology teams to assist in the gathering of data that is then passed along to upper management for review

Lead and implement complex initiatives of profit and loss generation and attribution

Participate in cross functional planning Capital Markets Middle Office

Review and analyze complex products that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors

Review, research, and resolve trade issues

Facilitate resolutions for complex trade related issues

Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and senior managers to resolve trade issues

Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor analysts

Required Qualifications:

4+ years of Capital Markets industry experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in either a middle office/risk role and/or equivalent experience in supporting Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities trading platforms

Extensive experience with profit and loss attribution

Strong understanding of RMBS Pass-Through bonds pricing and risk

Operational experience with complicated transactions preferably within Middle Office

Strong understanding of New Issue Bonds, Resecuritization, Deal Structuring, OTC activities and FINRA (Trace)

Ability to prioritize while multi-tasking and think outside the box with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, and VBA

Experience with trading applications such as Bloomberg, Calypso, and Broadridge is strongly preferred

Graduate work and/or other professional designations (MBA, CFA, FRM) is preferred

Job Expectations:

**Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 6:30pm

Ability to work a hybrid schedule

Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening

Ability to work additional hours as needed

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting Location:

550 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

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 CRF 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.

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.

Posting End Date: 

*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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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