About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Quantitative Analytics Specialist

In this role, you will:

• Develop, implement, and calibrate various analytical models
• Perform highly complex activities related to financial products, business analysis and modeling
• Perform basic statistical and mathematical models using Python, R, SAS, 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

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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Experience in machine learning, predictive modeling, or quantitative analytics, preferably within financial services.
• Strong programming skills in Python with hands-on experience using Py Spark for large-scale data processing.
• Solid understanding of statistical and machine learning concepts (e.g. supervised and unsupervised learning, time-series analysis, graph) and deep understanding of model evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business teams
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, especially in translating technical outcomes to business insights
• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., banking, insurance, fintech) with exposure to model risk governance or regulatory modeling practices.
• Exposure to Generative AI concepts (e.g., LLMs, transformers, prompt engineering) and experience in building or experimenting with generative and agentic solutions.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g. Langchain, Langgraph, Py Torch) for business applications.
• Familiarity with MLOps and LLMOps tools and best practices of model orchestration
• Knowledge of quantitative finance, portfolio modeling, or risk management is a plus
• Experience in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a bonus

Job Expectations:

• Design, build, and deploy machine learning and predictive AI models to solve complex business problems in banking and financial domains (e.g., Digital customer experience, fraud detection, forecasting)
• Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts and business stakeholders to understand requirements, develop solutions, and present insights.
• Contribute to GenAI-based proof-of-concepts and experimentation, exploring how generative techniques can enhance decision-making or automation in banking use cases.
• Write efficient, production-grade code using Python and Py Spark, and ensure scalability and robustness in a distributed computing environment
• Identify automation opportunities; standardize model pipelines and controls (versioning, testing, deployment)
• Apply rigorous testing and validation strategies to ensure models are explainable, auditable, and compliant with internal risk/governance standards.
• Collaborate with data engineers, model validators, and product managers to ensure timely delivery and alignment with enterprise data architecture.
• Show strong project ownership, proactively driving tasks, managing timelines, and communicating blockers or dependencies effectively.

Posting End Date:

8 Mar 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.

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