Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Quantitative Analytics Specialist.

In this role, you will:

Lead complex initiatives including creation, implementation, documentation, validation, articulation, and defense of highly statistical theory Qualify monitor markets and forecast credit and operational risks Strategize short and long-term objectives, and provide analytical support for a wide array of business initiatives Utilize stochastic, structured securities, spread analysis, with the expertise in the theory and mathematics behind the analysis Review and assess models inclusive of technical, audit, and market perspectives Identify structure and scope of review Enable decision making for product and marketing with broad impact and act as key participant to develop and document analytical models Collaborate and consult with regulators and auditors Present results of analysis and strategies

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of Quantitative Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science

Desired Qualifications:

Degree in statistics, math, engineering, physics, accounting, finance, economics, econometrics, computer sciences, or business/social and behavioral sciences with a quantitative emphasis preferred 5+ years of experience model validation /model implementation/ model development or performing deep risk analytics across liquidity risk, capital oversight for a large multinational bank or large US bank or major consulting firm Experience in liquidity risk management and stress testing in a complex banking environment Experience in regulatory capital requirements, risk aggregation, and capital allocation Experience with Treasury risks including asset liability management (ALM), interest rate risk in banking book, and market risk in trading portfolios Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Technical or academic writing skills and experience Strong project management skills to ensure delivery of highest quality of work within tight timelines, as well as creating, maintaining, and supporting processes subject to intense regulatory scrutiny Excellent communication skills and experience in building and maintaining partnerships across various levels of the organization Proficiency managing databases, spreadsheets, or programming (understanding code and coding including one or more of SAS, Python, R, VBA, C, Java, or C++) License certifications in finance and risk such as CFA, FRM, preferred Understanding of model risk supervisory guidance and model validation requirements for large and complex institutions, across geographies Knowledge of Wells Fargo systems and process, and industry standard practices for CCAR/DFAST, RRP, etc.

Job Expectations:

Execute the Validation processes based on model risk supervisory guidance, Model Risk Management Policy and procedures, and current industry best-practices in one or more of the above-named areas. In particular: Ensure credible challenge of models through validation process Evaluate all relevant components of models and assess model soundness across lifecycle Identify areas of weakness and work with model owners, risk partners, and other key stakeholders to ensure risk commensurate remediation Demonstrate strong knowledge of subject matter area of focus, as well as sound validation and analysis techniques Deliver high quality and timely validation reports combining intellectual rigor, analytical depth, and key model risk perspective Support timely resolution of model weaknesses Follow reporting and escalation protocols of review results and follow up on identified risks/observations Continually work to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality of independent model validation Ensure all models within scope are independently validated per expected standards and schedule Build and maintain effective working relationships with key partners and stakeholders across Wells Fargo Understand model risk supervisory guidance, Model Risk Management Policy, and current industry best-practices

Posting End Date:

29 May 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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