Hybrid Vice President, Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader – Credit/Muni/SPG

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About the role

  • Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader at Wells Fargo managing electronic trading algorithms for financial securities. Collaborating on algorithmic trading initiatives using high-frequency trading technology and mathematical models.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex initiatives to resolve algorithmic trading using high-frequency trading technology with broad impact
  • Act as key participant in developing, implementing, and monitoring risk based programs to recommend decisions to buy or sell financial securities on an exchange for Securities Algorithmic Trading
  • Review and analyze complex formulas, combined with mathematical models and human oversight that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including the use of process and rules based algorithms to employ strategies for executing trades
  • Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring understanding of the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements that influence and lead broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Securities Algorithmic Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • Strong academic background in an analytical field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, etc.
  • Strong statistical background.
  • Proven ability to analyze large datasets, build models, and draw commercial conclusions.
  • Ability to develop and deliver production code.
  • Familiarity with Java and Python strongly preferred, but alternative languages are acceptable.
  • Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with traders and other groups in the firm.
  • Experience designing and building systematic/algorithmic trading systems, particularly market-making systems in the fixed income space.
  • Familiarity with fixed-income markets.
  • Experience building machine-learning models.
  • Experience collaborating on a large-scale, enterprise codebase.
  • Experience working with large-scale datasets in Python.
  • Experience with Unix and basic shell scripting.
  • Demonstrated familiarity developing a safe environment using controls, testing, and resiliency, particularly around electronic trading.

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Vice President, Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader – Credit/Muni/SPG

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$159,000 - $305,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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