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Securities algorithmic trading associate

London
Algorithmic trader
Posted: 21h ago
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About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate‑level Electronic FX Trader to join our London‑based E‑FX Trading team. This role sits within a growing electronic trading franchise and offers hands‑on exposure to Electronic FX markets, close partnership with senior traders and quantitative teams, and interaction with global stakeholders across FX. At Wells Fargo, you’ll be part of a globally connected markets platform with a strong emphasis on risk management, disciplined growth, and technology‑enabled trading. Our Electronic FX franchise continues to evolve alongside advances in market structure, data, and automation. You’ll join a collaborative environment that values partnership, accountability, and thoughtful decision‑making, with scope to develop technical trading expertise while contributing to a high‑performing team. In this role, you will: Manage operational and market risk for the Electronic FX Trading book. Support the EMEA Lead E‑FX Trader in developing and executing the European Electronic FX client franchise strategy. Optimize Electronic FX client flow to maximize profitable volume. Partner with Voice G10 and EM Trading teams to enhance execution efficiency and transparency across Electronic FX flow. Support the continued electronification of non‑spot products, including metals and NDFs. Collaborate with the E‑FX Quant team to deliver quantitative and technological enhancements to the Electronic FX platform. Make sound decisions in complex, multi‑faceted environments, applying a strong understanding of trading, risk, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Work collaboratively with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues, drive initiatives, and achieve shared objectives. Adhering to the risk fundamentals and appropriately escalating any conduct and risk issues to senior management. Required Qualifications: Experience in Securities Algorithmic Trading or a closely related electronic trading environment. Demonstrated interest in FX markets, electronic trading, or market structure. Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, risk‑sensitive environment. Desired Qualifications: Exposure to FX markets, electronic trading, or algorithmic execution (e.g., spot FX, NDFs, metals, or related products). Experience working with electronic trading platforms, order routing, or automated execution workflows. Familiarity with market microstructure, client flow trading, and transaction cost considerations. Ability to analyse trading data and performance metrics to support flow optimisation and risk management. Experience collaborating with quantitative, technology, or analytics teams. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a risk‑aware mindset. Degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. Job Expectations: This position is deemed to be a Certified Person function under the FCA and PRA Certification Regime. You must at all times remain fit and proper to perform your role, and this will be assessed on at least an annual basis. In addition to the responsibilities summarised in your job description, you are also required to comply at all times with the FCA/PRA Conduct Rules: You must act with integrity. You must act with due skill, care and diligence. You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators. You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly. You must observe proper standards of market conduct. Posting End Date: 7 May 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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. 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. Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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