Wells Fargo
Lead Derivatives Financial Accountant
IRVING, TX
Mar 28, 2025
Full-time
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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced derivative accountant to execute and lead operational accounting procedures related to all of the firm's derivative financial instruments and support all forms of external financial reporting and


In this role, you will:

  • Act as a lead Consultant for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and other control functions that enter into derivative contracts or FX related products and settlements

  • Apply a broad and deep functional expertise on accounting in order to influence and provide direction to Management on highly sensitive situations or negotiations

  • Provide technical expertise regarding accounting issues, regulatory information and research

  • Provide technical assistance on major transactions and product development

  • Provide data for preparing and reviewing financial and regulatory reports

  • Communicate practices and procedures for proper financial control functions in accordance with the company's internal controls policies

  • Articulate the impact of policy changes to management within business group or organization

  • Apply extensive specialized knowledge and act as an internal consultant or final authority in area of expertise

  • Provide technical interpretation on matters and a key change agent in building and adopting best practices within the functional area

  • Lead implementation of the most complex projects or initiatives impacting multiple lines of business or across the enterprise

  • Lead implementation of efficient and effective controls over financial accounting data in addition to projects focused on enhancing and simplifying operational accounting processes

  • Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and works with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives

  • Provide strategic consultation to leadership

  • Interface with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums

  • Provide work guidance or mentorship to other peers


Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:

  • Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Financial Analyst and/or 7+ years of operational accounting experience in a financial institution in the functions supporting Capital Markets or Treasury related products and services

  • Strong understanding of capital markets/derivatives products

  • Experience in analyzing big data using tools like SQL, Alteryx and Power BI

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important

  • Experience delivering executive-level communication and updates

  • Ability to manage strategy and initiative plan reviews and provide appropriate decision making


Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule in our Dallas, TX market

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

  • Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/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:

10 Apr 2025

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

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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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