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Lead Quantitative Analytics Specialist

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Lead Quantitative Analytics Specialist

Hyderabad, India

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Quantitative Analytics Specialist.

The successful candidate will report to the CIB Portfolio Risk lead and will work closely with the other CIB Risk teams as well as other Business Sponsors

In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex initiatives including creation, implementation, documentation, validation, articulation, and defense of highly
    statistical theory
  • Qualify monitor markets and forecast credit and operational risks
  • Strategize short and long-term objectives, and provide analytical support for a wide array of business initiatives
  • Utilize stochastic, structured securities, spread analysis, with the expertise in the theory and mathematics behind the analysis
  • Review and assess models inclusive of technical, audit, and market perspectives
  • Identify structure and scope of review

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Enable decision making for product and marketing with broad impact and act as key participant to develop and document
analytical models
  • Collaborate and consult with regulators and auditors
  • Present results of analysis and strategies
  • 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:
    • Knowledge of data science and machine learning concepts and tools.
    • 5+ years of experience as a Python Developer on strong projects.
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, data science or quantitative field.
    • In-depth understanding of the Python software development stacks, ecosystems, frameworks, and tools such as Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, Dask, spaCy, NLTK, sci-kit-learn and PyTorch.
    • Experience with popular Python frameworks such as Django, Flask or others.
    • Good database skills including SQL.
    • Excellent problem-solving ability with solid communication and collaboration skills.
    • Self-starter, takes initiative, and has a strong desire to learn and grow.
    • Familiarity with Natural Language Processing concepts and tools.
    • Familiarity with Generative Artificial Intelligence concepts.
    • Experience in financial industries including risk management will be a plus
    • Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate several reports / projects at once
    • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
    • Experience preferred from a large, matrixed, global financial services company
    • Bachelors/Master's degree preferably in an engineering or quantitative discipline
    • Establish and maintain a roadmap for AI and machine learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
    • Develop and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to solve business problems in the financial risk management.
    • Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and drive data-driven decisions.
    • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
    • Collaborate with software developers to integrate AI / ML solutions.
    • Participate in regular meetings with and provide AI / ML related updates to relevant senior management.
    Posting End Date:

    *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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    Client-provided location(s): Hyderabad, Telangana, India
    Job ID: WellsFargo-R-373196
    Employment Type: Full Time

    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

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Unconscious Bias Training

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