Program Overview | The Wells Fargo Quantitative Analytics Program offers Masters candidates an opportunity to apply advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to complex business challenges at one of the world's leading financial institutions.
This 12-month development program combines hands-on project experience, mentorship, technical training, and exposure to senior leaders. Through two six-month rotations,you'llwork alongside experienced quantitative professionals, helping develop and evaluate innovative solutions that support business strategy, risk management, and customer experience across Wells Fargo.
You'llbeexpectedto bring fresh perspectives, explore innovative approaches, and contribute to solutions that support Wells Fargo's strategic priorities. Along the way,you'lldevelop not only your technical capabilities but also the business acumen and leadership skills needed to succeed in a highly collaborative environment.
Upon completion of the program,you'lltransition into one of the quant teams aligned with your skills, interests, program experience, and business needs. #earlycareers
You could work on high-impact projects like:
- Developing pricing and risk models that are used by various Wells Fargo trading desks
- Enhancing production models to mitigate any deterioration in model performance
- Developing simulation models to forecast losses for trading portfolios
- Developing benchmark models to assess potential limitations of production models
- Providing analysis and reporting of metrics utilized to assess ongoing model performance
- Applying statistical and quantitative techniques to validate model design, calibration, and implementation.
Program Duration:12 months
Program Location:Charlotte, NC
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education
- Masters degree with an expected graduation date in December 2026-June 2027 with emphasis in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics or related quantitative field.
- Excellent programing skills and use of statistical software packages such as Python, C++, SQL, and Java.
- Experience and demonstrated knowledge in mathematical and numerical methods including Monte Carlo methods, differential equations, linear algebra, applied probability, and statistics
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to apply data analysis, modeling, visualization, statistics, research, and generative AI to generate insights, adapt quickly, and support innovative solutions.
- Ability to execute with urgency, apply data and software engineering skills to design, develop, and deliver scalable solutions, and drive operational excellence with strong data management and an enterprise mindset.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to foster an inclusive environment and actively seek, apply, and respond to feedback in collaborative analytical settings.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of capital markets, with a commitment to providing excellent service and supporting data-informed business outcomes.
- Ability to act with integrity, support risk assessments, and apply risk controls to help manage risk in a disciplined, data-driven environment.
Wells Fargo only considers candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who do not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the futurein order toretaintheir authorization to work in the United States.
Based on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date. If you do not apply prior to the closing of thisposting, we encourage you to apply for other opportunities with Wells Fargo. Aftersubmittingyour application, pleasemonitoryour e-mail for future communications.
Posting End Date:
20 Sep 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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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Skills Required
- 6+ months of work experience or equivalent (work experience, training, military experience, education)
- Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Masters degree with expected graduation date Dec 2026-June 2027 in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- Programming skills and use of statistical software/packages such as Python, C++, SQL, and Java
- Experience with mathematical and numerical methods including Monte Carlo methods, differential equations, linear algebra, applied probability, and statistics
- Ability to apply data analysis, modeling, visualization, statistics, research, and generative AI to generate insights
- Data and software engineering skills to design, develop, and deliver scalable solutions with strong data management
- Strong communication skills, inclusivity, and collaboration in analytical settings
- Strong business acumen and understanding of capital markets
- Ability to support risk assessments and apply risk controls in a disciplined environment
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, and the company subsidizes a substantial share of premiums for U.S. employees (varying by compensation band).
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Retirement Support — A robust 401(k) program includes an employer match for eligible employees, with specifics laid out in plan materials and filings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for eligible primary caregivers, alongside fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and lactation support.
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