Wells Fargo

VP, Lead Capital Markets Document Negotiator

Wells Fargo$139K — $217K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Capital Markets Document Negotiation or equivalent training/education
  • Solid understanding of ISDAs, CDEAs, MRAs, GMRAs, and related documents
  • Familiarity with Dodd Frank documentation issues, including regulatory margin requirements
  • Established negotiation relationships with US counterparties
  • Experience in reviewing counterparty organizational documentation for legal enforcement
  • Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple negotiations effectively

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and negotiate trading and financing agreements with various counterparties
  • Drive new business pipeline by collaborating with stakeholders
  • Manage projects related to regulatory implementation and process improvement
  • Identify and mitigate business and legal risks within compliance frameworks
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency
  • Collaborate with senior Sales and Trading management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Parental and critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings programs
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependents
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Capital Markets Document Negotiator for the negotiation of various trading agreements as part of the growth of Wells Fargo’s US trading business within Corporate & Investment Banking. This position is in New York or Charlotte and will support the region. This is a hybrid role with some in office expectation.  Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

  • Prepare, negotiate and track various trading and financing agreements such as the ISDA Master Agreement (“ISDA”), the Cleared Derivative Execution Agreement (“CDEA”), the Master Repurchase Agreement ("MRA"), the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (“GMRA”), the Sponsored Repo Annex, the Master Securities Forward Trading Agreement ("MSFTA") and the SIFMA Done With form with counterparties such as dealers,  banks, hedge funds, investment managers and special purpose vehicles with an emphasis on insurance companies.
  • Drive new business pipeline with all stakeholders according to business priorities (working closely with business to establish and manage priorities as necessary)
  • Work on various projects, including regulatory implementation, amending and updating templates, processes and systems
  • Identify and mitigate business and legal risks within compliance requirements
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement
  • Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including senior Sales and Trading management

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Capital Markets Document Negotiation experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:

  • Solid understanding of ISDAs, CDEAs, MRAs, GMRAs, MSFTAs and related documentation including account control agreements
  • Solid understanding of Dodd Frank documentation issues including Regulatory Variation Margin and Initial Margin requirements
  • Existing negotiation relationships with significant US counterparties and understanding of the related documentation issues
  • Have experience reviewing and affirming counterparty organizational documentation and jurisdictional guidelines to ensure legal contract enforcement, collateral offset and that close out netting capabilities are maximized
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy, particularly as they relate to ongoing regulatory initiatives
  • Negotiator must demonstrate understanding of, and adherence to, relevant compliance, credit, legal, regulatory, operational and business policies and procedures and be able to explain and articulate documentation issues concisely and clearly to internal stakeholders with the ability to think through solutions
  • Team player with excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex material to a diverse audience such as customers and senior management
  • Ability to practice a high degree of organization so that multiple negotiations can be prioritized and managed
  • Excellent understanding of the underlying transaction and security documents and be able to grasp and articulate basic credit, operational, legal and business issues which arise during the negotiation and execution processes

Job Expectations:

  • Excellent understanding of the underlying transaction and security documents and be able to grasp and articulate basic credit, operational, legal and business issues which arise during the negotiation and execution processes.
  • 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.

Posting Location:

Charlotte, NC: 550 S Tryon, Charlotte, NC

Salary Range:

Charlotte, NC: $139K - $217K USD Annual

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$139,000.00 - $217,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

  • 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

Posting End Date:

19 Jul 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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