VP – Core Quantitative Data Strat - Markets

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist at the VP level to join a team of ‘data strats’ in analyzing and remediating data issues within the Markets Division. A successful applicant will have hands-on technical experience and proven track record of managing and resolving data related issues. The applicant also should partner with desks and engage with business owners in prioritizing and driving improvements in the completeness and structural organization of critical data. A primary focus will be on the ‘Vasara’ project. Vasara is the next generation risk platform for the bank. It is an ambitious, greenfield initiative to tackle the bank's risk computation challenges within capital markets, from ticking risk for trading desks to market risk and capital calculations such us FRTB and CCAR.

Essential Duties:

• Effectively engage teams in providing subject matter expertise in trade, reference, and market data across asset classes

• Own and proactively manage specific data issues across the Markets Division

• Partner with Technology teams to prioritize and drive near-term and strategic solutions for data issues

• Engage with business owners of data to influence strategic design of data models

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with COO Partners, Business Stakeholders, other Quant Teams, Technology, and Project Management

• Consistently deliver in an Agile SDLC following applicable policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications, US:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience working with large-scale data systems of record
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics and architectures, including enterprise warehouses / data lakes and operational flows
• 3+ years of hands-on coding experience in Java, C++ or Python
• 2+ years of data science experience
• 2+ years of Process re-engineering experience identification of root cause analysis and remediation
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience leading data strategy and implementation at the enterprise level
• Knowledge of data science packages like Keras, TensorFlow
• Knowledge of data visualization tools
• Knowledge of modern risk system architectures including upstream and downstream data handling, ETL and normalization processes and bi-temporality
• Master's degree or higher in computer science or finance/mathematics or data science

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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:

*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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