Quantitative Analytics Specialist

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Quantitative Analytics Specialist to fill the role within the Market and Counterparty Risk Analytics group (MCRA) team. This position will cover researching, developing, testing, analyzing, monitoring, tool-building, and documentation of Market and Counterparty Risk Management (MCRM) models.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, implement, and calibrate various analytical models for risk management
• Perform highly complex activities related to financial products, business analysis and modeling
• Perform basic statistical and mathematical models using Python, C++ and SQL
• Perform analytical support and provide insights regarding a wide array of business initiatives
• Provide solutions to business needs and analyze workflow processes to make recommendations for process improvement in risk management
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, managers and regulators to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Establishing effective yet automated controls and creating consistent and robust execution processes across models
• Maintaining documentation for key implementation processes across the team with focus on standardization of implementation and execution controls
• Partnering with modeling team to understand model structure and limitation; performing model performance monitoring, creating and sharing regular reports with key stockholders

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ 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 statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, economics, or quantitative discipline

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD in statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, economics, or quantitative field; or a Master's degree with 2 years of industry experience.
• Strong analytical skills with Python programming and C++ programming expertise in model development. 
• Strong financial modeling knowledge in stochastic calculus and numerical computation
• Strong analytical/quantitative problem-solving skills. 
• Knowledge and understanding of financial products and financial modeling
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to deliver results with speed and agility
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment

Job Expectations:

• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to compliance with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents
• 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.
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
• Compliance with in-office policy

Job Posting Location:

• 550 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

Posting End Date:

*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.

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.

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