Lead Risk Analytics Consultant

About this role:

MCRM is seeking an experienced Lead Risk Analytics Consultant with extensive experience in market and/or counterparty risk, strong technical skills, and familiarity with AI tools. A successful candidate will be a self-starter and has strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and experience working in cross-functional teams. This role focuses on the data, systems, and controls that support market and counterparty risk management, with particular emphasis on upcoming strategic data initiatives. The position requires regular collaboration with MCRM teams, business data partners, and technology groups. Responsibilities will include partnering with upstream data providers, internal use case owners, understanding data sourcing, data lineage, capital processes, and risk management principles, and partnering with peer groups to strengthen the firm’s strategic data foundation and meet regulatory deliverables.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with front office teams, market and counterparty risk SMEs, capital SMEs, and technology partners to deliver data and analytical solutions.

• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance risk data, infrastructure, and control frameworks.

• Analyze data to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement remediation strategies.

• Partner with peer groups across market and counterparty risk to strengthen shared processes and improve data quality.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced technical skills, i.e., SQL, Java, Python.

• Prior experience in risk management, capital market, trading, product knowledge in Derivatives and SFTs.

• Prior experience in designing and implementing Artificial Intelligence tools.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills .

• Ability to interact effectively and confidently with senior management.

• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.

• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner.

Posting Locations:

• 550 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Expectations:

• Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.

• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply 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.

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.

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