Executive Director, Power Trading – Origination

Wells Fargo

Executive Director leading the power trading desk at Wells Fargo, managing trading operations and product launches, collaborating with various partners in the firm.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeHouston • New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $215,000 - $355,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, compliance, and portfolio administration, with a strong financial background in capital markets and experience in trading physical commodities. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, make independent decisions, and effectively communicate with leadership and teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Power Trading ExperienceRisk Management ExpertiseFinancial Services Industry KnowledgeMaster's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or EconomicsBusiness Development Strategies

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementPortfolio ManagementDue DiligenceFinancial AnalysisCompliance RequirementsBusiness Process OptimizationCapital Markets KnowledgeTrading Physical CommoditiesStrategic PlanningProject Leadership

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationMentoringDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

OriginationBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesOperational RiskIndustry TrendsPartnership BuildingConsultingLeadershipFast-Paced EnvironmentResults-Driven

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify the origination, modeling, portfolio management and all risk management including compliance and operational risk.
Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex initiatives that require an in-depth evaluation.
Complete work in accordance with all risk management, compliance and business process expectations.
Provide vision, direction and expertise to more experienced leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions.
Make decisions requiring solid understanding of policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
Conduct due diligence and portfolio administration as necessary and provide research on relevant industry trends.
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
Lead projects, teams or serve as a peer mentor.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of power trading, origination, and/or operations experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Knowledge and understanding of business development: business vision, strategies, and goals
Experience with trading physical commodities within the financial services industry
A master's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or economics
Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills
Strong financial background in capital markets
Experience building partnerships and consulting effectively with leadership
Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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