Senior Retail Equities Trader

Wells Fargo

Senior Retail Equities Trader executing equity and ETF orders from financial advisors at Wells Fargo. Collaborating with teams to drive trading strategies and maintain compliance.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSaint Louis • Montana, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Retail Equities Trading, with a strong understanding of trading desk operations, order management platforms, and U.S. equity markets. Proficient in executing orders while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing market insights to financial advisors.

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Retail Equities Trading ExperienceFINRA Series 7 CertificationFINRA Series 63 CertificationFINRA Series 57 CertificationOrder Management Platforms

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Hard Skills

Equity TradingOptions TradingData AnalyticsMarket Data SystemsOrder Routing SystemsExecution VenuesTrading Desk OperationsRegulatory ComplianceRisk AnalysisTrading Strategies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailMulti-tasking AbilitiesCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA Series 7FINRA Series 63FINRA Series 57

Industry Keywords

U.S. Equity MarketsOrder Entry PlatformsExecution SolutionsMarket InsightsDesk Policies and Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop an in-depth understanding of internal order entry platforms, order routing systems, execution venues, and other sources of equity and ETF order flow
Execute equity and ETF orders from financial advisors, internal/external money managers, and self-directed retail clients
Manage client orders efficiently, ensuring best execution and compliance with regulatory requirements
Support financial advisors and internal client service teams with market insights, trading strategies, and execution solutions
Contribute to the development of desk policies and procedures and ensure consistent understanding across trading desk personnel
Review and analyze trading-related technology issues and other potential risk events, including communication and escalation to trading desk leadership
Utilize data analytics to drive system enhancements and efficiencies
Collaborate and consult with trading desk colleagues, trading desk managers, and other internal partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of Retail Equities Trading experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Successfully completed FINRA Series 7, Series 63, and Series 57 exams (or FINRA recognized equivalents) to qualify for immediate registration
Extensive equity trading experience, some options trading preferred
In-depth understanding of trading desk operations, order management platforms, market data systems, and U.S. equity markets
Knowledge of current regulatory and market structure changes and proposals
Experience collaborating with financial advisors or other investment professionals
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and multi-tasking abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Bachelor's degree, preferably in business

Benefits

Comp & perks

Drug and Alcohol Policy
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities