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Lead Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist (002071)

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Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
215K-355K Annually
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
215K-355K Annually

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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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To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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