Lead Quantitative Analytics Specialist- Market Risk Capital Model Architecture (GenAI/Python)

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Quantitative Analytics Specialist - Market Risk Capital Model Architecture (GenAI/Python) to fill an individual contributor role within the (MCRA) Market and Counterparty Risk Analytics Model Architecture team. This team acts as a subject matter expert to model owners for ensuring market risk policy compliance and advises on industry best practices, modeling methodologies, choices, and assumptions.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure Capital Model Regulatory Compliance

• Support and lead Assessment and Design of Modeling Requirements

• Assess key model risks and associated modeling impacts

• Use AI to build analytical tools for model owner support and risk analysis

• Support and lead model calibration operations

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:

• PhD or master's degree in statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, economics, or quantitative field 

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Trading products and financial modeling

• Design and lead experiments for GenAI and Agentic AI use cases

• Advanced proficiency in Python, VS code, Github Copilot, and MCP

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Job Expectations:

• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening

• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule

• 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

Job Posting Locations:

• 550 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

Posting End Date: 

3 Jun 2026

*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.

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