About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced Investment Grade Credit Strategist to enhance our fast-growing team. This role focuses on shaping credit market views, generating actionable trade ideas, and providing strategic insights to institutional clients across the investment-grade credit spectrum.
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In this role, you will:
Work closely with Sales & Trading to deliver thematic market analysis, sector outlooks, and positioning strategies that drive client engagement and revenue growth.
Maintain an active dialogue with DCM & Syndicate to form issuance views.
Monitor global credit markets, fund flows, and dealer positioning.
Effectively communicate the banks Credit Strategy to a variety of client segments.
Travel to meet with Wells Fargo’s clients, particularly in the EMEA region.
Required Qualifications:
Relevant experience as a Credit Strategist at a bank or investor.
Strong Analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling and market data tools (e.g., Bloomberg).
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree or CFA preferred.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for client-facing interactions.
Outstanding relationships with large institutions and corporate clients.
Experience in Securities Strategies, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
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:
8 Jan 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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.
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