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Wells Fargo

Diversified financial services: banking, lending, investments

Retail Fixed Income Trader

Full-TimeUpdated Deadline 11/2/26
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
St. Louis, MO, USA
In PersonRequired workplace: 2801 Market Street, Saint Louis, Missouri 63103. Relocation assistance is not available.
Finance & BankingSales & Trading
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of Retail Fixed Income Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
  • For ongoing employment, obtain and/or maintain appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) licenses. Series 7 and 63 or Series 7 and 66 examinations, or equivalents, must be completed within 90 or 180 days after employment begins if not transferable upon hire.
  • Comply with state law registration and licensing requirements; specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply.
  • Meet enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards and successfully clear the FINRA background screening. Successful candidates must meet ongoing regulatory requirements, including additional screening and incident reporting.
  • If applicable, complete the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite for FINRA qualification exams obtained after September 30, 2018.
Responsibilities
  • Interact with advisors on fixed income product discovery, including newly issued fixed income products, equities, preferred securities, and market-linked investments.
  • Provide fixed income platform assistance.
  • Serve as a liaison between underwriters and the trading desk.
  • Coordinate the setup and maintenance of new offerings.
  • Manage inventory.
  • Facilitate trade allocations and execution.
  • Track, analyze, and build reports on key business statistics and performance metrics.
  • Review fixed income orders and execute Treasury auctions, Market Linked Investments, and orders against external offerings.
  • Review and research trading situations and exercise independent judgment to guide medium-risk deliverables.
  • Assist more experienced traders with complex trade situations.
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
  • Follow applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures and fulfill risk and compliance obligations, including timely escalation and remediation of issues and sound risk decisions.
  • Proactively monitor, govern, identify, and escalate risk, and make risk decisions consistent with the business unit's risk appetite and applicable risk and compliance program requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Successfully completed FINRA Series 7 and Series 63, or Series 7 and 66, or FINRA-recognized equivalents.
  • FINRA registration including Series 52, or FINRA-recognized equivalents.
  • Knowledge and understanding of fixed income securities, debt instruments, market knowledge, and bonds through coursework or investment clubs.
  • Working knowledge of investment products, including fixed income securities such as Treasuries, Municipals, Corporate Bonds, Agencies, CDs, and Structured Products, as well as equities and preferred securities.
  • Experience supporting advisors or clients in a retail brokerage or wealth management environment.
  • Familiarity with Bloomberg or similar fixed income trading platforms.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Relationship-building and collaboration skills.
  • Analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

About the company

Wells Fargo offers a broad range of banking, mortgage, investing, credit card, and wealth and commercial services in the United States. Its products work through a network of branches, ATMs, and digital platforms, combining everyday banking with lending, investment products, and advisory services. The company differentiates itself with a large nationwide branch presence, a wide mix of financial services under one roof, and a focus on secure, user-friendly technology. Its goal is to help customers manage, protect, and grow their money by providing trusted, accessible financial solutions.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1851

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 second-quarter revenue rose 9% to $22.6 billion, beating estimates.
  • July 2026 investment banking fees jumped 35% to $939 million, showing capital-markets momentum.
  • 2026 card accounts grew 20% and commercial loans 12%, expanding fee and interest income.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 severance costs hit $612 million after 5,600 layoffs, signaling ongoing restructuring.
  • CFPB’s 2022 $3.7 billion order keeps auto, mortgage, and deposit misconduct damage alive.
  • One OCC AML enforcement action remains; another control failure triggers fresh penalties and leadership scrutiny.

What makes Wells Fargo unique

  • June 2025 Fed lifted Wells Fargo’s $1.95 trillion asset cap, restoring balance-sheet growth.
  • May 2026 Advisor Gateway gave 200-plus tools and BlackRock Aladdin analytics to wealth advisors.
  • Wells Fargo still owns a top-tier U.S. branch franchise and $2.2 trillion wealth platform.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Adoption Assistance

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