Vice President, Structured Products Trader - CMBS

Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking, commercial real estate lending and servicing, investment banking, equity and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe. Markets provides solutions to clients with the means to manage their exposure through various derivatives, lending and cash products across Structured Products Group, Macro, Equities, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at  wellsfargojobs.com .  About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Securities Trader in Corporate & Investment Banking as part of Markets. In this role, you will: Make markets and manage risk across Agency CMBS products, leveraging knowledge of broader CMBS sectors and structured credit markets to identify relative value opportunities, support client activity, and drive informed trading decisions. Analyze commercial real estate fundamentals, loan-level collateral, cash flows, structure, and relative value opportunities to support trading and investment decisions. Develop and maintain relationships with institutional clients, sales partners, research, structuring, origination, and risk teams to drive revenue growth and enhance client engagement. Lead complex trading initiatives, identify market opportunities, and provide market color and insights across CMBS and commercial real estate sectors. Oversee portfolio positioning, inventory management, and risk exposures while ensuring adherence to risk limits, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Monitor market developments, economic indicators, commercial real estate trends, and securitization activity to inform trading strategy and risk management. Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert for junior traders and team members while contributing to the overall growth and development of the CMBS platform.

5+ years of Securities Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Strong understanding of Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), Agency CMBS, and broader structured products markets. Demonstrated experience trading securitized products and managing market, spread, liquidity, and credit risk. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to evaluate commercial real estate collateral, loan performance, securitization structures, and relative value opportunities. Knowledge of commercial real estate fundamentals, property sectors, capital markets, and macroeconomic drivers impacting CMBS performance. Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients and internal business partners. Strong understanding of fixed income markets, structured credit products, securitization, and market-making activities. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate market views, trading strategies, and risk considerations to clients and internal stakeholders. Highly motivated team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced trading environment. Ability to make informed decisions under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and risk discipline. Proficiency with market analytics, trading platforms, and commercial real estate or structured product analytical tools. Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and AI tools to identify market opportunities, enhance trading strategies, and improve business outcomes. Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Real Estate,