Associate, Physical Liquids Trading Commodities

Trading Associate

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.

About this role :

The Wells Fargo Commodities Group is seeking a Trading Associate with expertise in North American physical liquids markets. This role primarily supports the Commodity Linked Finance desk, collaborating with senior structurers, marketers, and traders to deliver a comprehensive suite of commodity risk management and monetization solutions to Wells Fargo clients. The desk specializes in structured financing and monetization products including repo, intermediation, leasing, consignment, supply, and prepay / deferred payment structures across energy, metals, and soft commodities.

In this role, you will :

• Trade and manage the physical liquids portfolio. This includes trade booking and lifecycle management and hedging of the portfolio's market risk exposures and physical obligations
• Manage and set the portfolio's price curves across its products and locations
• Partner with the physical liquids structuring team in producing marketing materials and daily / monthly reports
• Provide pricing and executing transactions directly with clients
• Provide daily front office support, including credit exposure calculations, order blotter monitoring, trade processing, and responding to customer service requests
• Engage in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with opportunities for direct client interaction and rapid professional growth

Required Qualifications :

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

Desired Qualifications :

2+ years of physical liquids trading, origination, and / or marketing experience

Experience with trading physical commodities within the financial services industry

Proven history of successful trading book management

Knowledge and understanding of business development : business vision, strategies, and goals

Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills

Advanced analytical and numerical competency

Experience building partnerships and consulting effectively with leadership

Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment

Job Expectations :

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.

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.