Now Hiring - Wells Fargo & Company - Financial Services Fixed Income Sales Assistant in Minneapolis, MN

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Brokerage Sales Assistant. The team you will join is responsible for cross-asset institutional fixed income sales which includes investment grade credit, structured products (MBS, ABS, CMBS, CLO etc.), municipals, agency debt, treasuries and other investment grade fixed income products with a list of assigned buy-side institutional accounts. As a sales assistant and junior member of the team, you will be tasked with all aspects of supporting the sales team, sales and settlement process and customer service. The desired candidate will have an interest in fixed income markets, including credit, structured, municipal and rates markets, strong multitasking skills and will have a passion for the fast-paced atmosphere and culture of a trading floor.

In this role, you will:

• Provides assistance to Institutional Sales Representatives in support of sales activities primarily for corporations and public entities.
• Performs a variety of tasks for moderately complex to complex transactions or processes that require in-depth knowledge of institutional brokerage products and services.
• Monitors and tracks referrals and sales results.
• Takes and executes solicited/unsolicited investment orders in Sales Rep's absence.
• Providing customer service by solving operational issues; supporting the unit's commitment to customers' satisfaction through fast and courteous service via telephone and written correspondence; and processing customer service requests (address changes, statement copies, etc.).
• Provides back-up for other desks and may provide training or work direction to junior level staff.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risk.
• Works under minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications, US:

• 2+ years of Institutional Brokerage Sales experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ Years of sales support experience or trade support experience.
• Previous trading floor support experience is highly preferred
• Previous sales assistant experience would be preferred.
• Requires a general knowledge of securities products and services.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with customer and take client orders accurately.
• Must be able to work with moderate supervision.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A BS/BA degree or higher in business administration, economics, finance, or related field

Job Expectations:

• Registration for FINRA Series 63 (or 66) must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Registration for FINRA Series 7 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Registration for Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.