About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director for the Clearing business. This role is a critical function within WFS FCM, as the business is required to cure all customer margin calls at the start of each business day. The candidate will manage intraday liquidity needs and oversee the funding lines required to maintain appropriate margin levels at the clearinghouses for both customer and firm activity. They will also help ensure the integrity of protected customer account balances.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the Treasury and/or Finance functions of an FCM.

In this role, you will:

• Lead highly complex initiatives for financial, client and risk management within Securities Product Management.
• Identify the origination, modeling, portfolio management and all risk management including compliance and operational risk.
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex initiatives that require an in-depth evaluation.
• Complete work in accordance with all risk management, compliance and business process expectations.
• Provide vision, direction and expertise to more experienced leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions.
• Make decisions requiring solid understanding of policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
• Conduct due diligence and portfolio administration as necessary and provide research on relevant industry trends.
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
• Lead projects, teams or serve as a peer mentor.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Securities Product Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience institutional client financial services businesses.
• Prior experience working in the Treasury or Finance functions of an FCM.
• Working knowledge of Risk Control Self-Assessment (“RCSA”) programs.
• Familiarity and understanding of the CFTC’s customer protection scheme for Cleared OTC and Listed Derivatives clients.
• Including cash placements and investment of customer funds.
• In depth knowledge of the funding issues associated with the Listed Derivatives and OTC clearing business practices.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain FCM’s funding and liquidity plan.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to form strong working relationships with clients, internal partners, Clearinghouses and settlement banks.
• A sense of urgency with the ability to execute under pressure within tight time frames.
•  Including a working knowledge of distributed ledger technology, including Tokenization and Digital Stable Coins.

Job Expectations:

• Registration for FINRA Series 3 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

Posting End Date:

23 Jan 2026

*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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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