About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Finance Product Controller (Lead Finance Analyst) supporting the Markets Division. This role is responsible for Product Control supporting Rates, FX, Commodities & CVA.
In this role you will:
Review the daily Profit & Loss (P&L) – Comprehensive P&L, Buy/Hold (i.e. ‘Clean’) P&L, Volcker P&L, Front Office risk-based P&L attribution and provide challenge and analysis
Review and approve P&L adjustments across all P&L types – Comprehensive, Clean, Volcker
Analyze Volcker metrics to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with the rule
Provide high quality commentary on P&L and balance sheet drivers to senior leaders
Review large transactions to ensure they are booked and accounted for correctly, and that pricing is reasonable against market standard
Provide challenge and subject matter expertise from a Finance standpoint in the New Products approval process
Help to research and resolve P&L issues arising from incorrect trade bookings, system errors, and valuation discrepancies
Oversee the month-end close process for P&L, including general ledger reconciliations, and substantiation of balance sheet at a detailed level
Partner with India Product Control team on all aspects of the Product Control function
Ensure compliance with internal guidelines (e.g. COSO controls), and internal and external audit recommendations
Develop and improve upon internal controls through critical evaluation of current environment, with the goal of implementing consistent, industry best practices across the enterprise
This role will require close partnership with various groups, including Front Office, Middle Office, Compliance, Front Line Control Officers, Independent Price Validation, Market and Credit Risk, and Group Controllers
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Finance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working with Capital Markets products (Fixed Income Securities, Derivatives, FX, XVA)
Advanced understanding of supporting month end close, Profit & Loss (P&L) and GL reconciliation
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Ability to partner with stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor
Familiarity with Wells Fargo Securities systems a plus (e.g Calypso, Broadridge, GMI, Opics)
Knowledge of MTM, Fair Value Option, FAS133 hedge accounting a plus
Advanced desktop programming skills including Access, VBA, Excel, SQL
Knowledge of Wells Fargo reporting systems and internal databases (i.e. IRIS, Essbase)
Job Expectations:
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
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 End Date:
18 Dec 2025*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
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.
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.
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