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Lead Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist (002071)

3 days ago New York, NY

At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. We're looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

Wells Fargo Technology sets IT strategy; enhances the design, development, and operations of our systems; optimizes the Wells Fargo infrastructure footprint; provides information security; and enables continuous banking access through in-store, online, ATM, and other channels to Wells Fargo's more than 70 million global customers.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. seeks a Lead Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist in New York, NY.

Job Role and Responsibility:

Lead complex initiatives with broad impact and act as key participant in large-scale planning for Securities Quantitative Analytics. Develop automated trading algorithms, create cutting-edge derivative pricing models and empirical models, to provide insight into market behavior. Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term business, operational, or technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors. Use quantitative and technological techniques to solve complex business problems. Conduct research on trading cost models, liquidity models, risk models, portfolio construction methodology, and signal generation. Resolve issues and achieve goals. Make decisions on complex and multi-faceted situations requiring understanding of Securities Quantitative Analytics, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Influence and lead the broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives. Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor. Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to senior managers. Play an integral role to the trading floor. Telecommuting is permitted up to 2 days a week. Position must appear in person to the location listed as the work address.

Travel required: None

Required Qualifications:

Degree required: Master's degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Computational Finance, or related quantitative field.

Amount and type of experience required: 5 years of experience in in the job offered or in a related securities quantitative analytics role.

Specific skills required:

  • Experience with programming languages including Java, C++ and Python;
  • Experience with developing large scale enterprise pricing and risk systems for financial institutions;
  • Experience with capital markets, derivative pricing, valuation techniques and risk analytics;
  • Experience with NoSQL or object based data database systems;
  • Experience with Linux and Unix operating systems;
  • Experience with statistical model application or development;
  • Experience with automated testing and test frameworks.
Salary: $215,000.00 - $355,000.00

Pay Range

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Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
8 Aug 2025
* 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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Client-provided location(s): New York, NY
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-476974
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-29T03:19:33

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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