Summer 2027

Quantitative Analytics Intern

Multiple Teams

Updated on 9/4/2026

Deadline 9/26/26
Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

10,001+ employees

Nationwide banking and financial services

No salary listed

Charlotte, NC, USA

In Person

The 10-week program is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an intern induction week at an offsite location.

PhD

Category
Quantitative Finance (2)
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Required Skills
LLM
Python
Data Visualization
SQL
Machine Learning
Java
Data Engineering
C/C++
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • At least 2 years of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
  • Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, with an expected graduation date after December 2027.
  • Programming skills for data and statistical analysis using Python, C++, SQL, and Java.
  • Knowledge of mathematical and numerical methods, including Monte Carlo methods, differential equations, linear algebra, applied probability, and statistics.
  • Quantitative and analytical skills applicable to data analysis, modeling, visualization, statistics, research, and generative artificial intelligence.
  • Data and software engineering skills to design, develop, and deliver scalable solutions, with strong data management capabilities.
  • Understanding of capital markets and business acumen.
  • Ability to support risk assessments and apply risk controls in a disciplined, data-driven environment.
Responsibilities
  • Develop pricing models used by Wells Fargo trading desks.
  • Enhance production models to mitigate deterioration in model performance.
  • Develop simulation models to forecast losses for trading portfolios.
  • Develop benchmark models to assess potential limitations of production models.
  • Provide analysis and reporting of metrics used to assess ongoing model performance.
  • Apply statistical and quantitative techniques to validate model design, calibration, and implementation.
  • Contribute to strategic business goals through on-the-job project experiences.
  • Follow applicable risk programs, policies, procedures, and compliance obligations; identify and escalate risks and make sound risk decisions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to foster an inclusive environment and actively seek, apply, and respond to feedback in collaborative analytical settings.
  • Ability to execute with urgency and drive operational excellence with an enterprise mindset.
  • Commitment to providing excellent service and supporting data-informed business outcomes.

Wells Fargo provides banking, investment, and payment services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Its products include checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, wealth management, and payments, accessible through branches, online and mobile platforms, and full payment rails. The company combines a wide national footprint with a long history and a business model that integrates banking, investment, and payments, supported by a large network of branches and ATMs. Its goal is to help customers manage money, grow wealth, and move funds safely and reliably.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1851

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2Q26 revenue rose 9% to $22.6 billion, led by noninterest income.
  • 2Q26 wealth revenue grew 13% as advisory fees rose with markets.
  • March 2026 Fed ended its final fake-accounts enforcement action.

What critics are saying

  • July 2026 headcount fell to 197,000 after 24 straight quarterly declines.
  • Legacy misconduct still drives active class actions through 2026.
  • Another controls failure would resurrect federal oversight and kill the turnaround.

What makes Wells Fargo unique

  • March 2026 Fargo passed 1 billion interactions and 33 million mobile users.
  • 2Q26 wealth assets reached $2.69 trillion after a five-year revamp.
  • 2026 adviser recruiting now attracts independent advisers using Wells Fargo's platform.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

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