Securities Quantitative Analytics Associate (#002143)

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Charlotte, NC, USA
Hybrid
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Fintech • Financial Services
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The Role
Develop and validate quantitative models and automated trading algorithms for securities trading. Conduct research on trading cost, liquidity, risk models, portfolio construction, and signal generation. Collaborate with stakeholders, present model results, and implement process improvements while adhering to regulatory and risk frameworks.
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Wells Fargo Bank N.A. seeks a Securities Quantitative Analytics Associate in Charlotte, NC.
Job Role and Responsibility:
Participate in initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvements within Securities Quantitative Analytics. Develop automated trading algorithms or create cutting-edge derivative pricing models and empirical models to provide insight into market behavior. Combine mathematical programming and market expertise to build and generate systematic strategies. Review and analyze basic business, operational, or technical assignments or challenges that require evaluation, and a selection of alternatives. Exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables. 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. Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations. Exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the Securities Quantitative Analytics. Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, and stakeholders. 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: 0%
Required Qualifications:
Degree required: Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative discipline.
Alternative degree required: PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative discipline.
Amount and type of experience required: 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related securities quantitative analytics role.
Alternative experience required: zero (0) years of experience required.
Specific skills required:
Skills can be gained through work experience or graduate level coursework. Experience in at least 4 of the following: Programming languages used for statistical analysis and data programming including C++, Java, Python; Linux and Unix Operating Systems; Stochastic Modeling, Optimization, Simulation, Computational Statistics, and Machine Learning; Statistical model development/validation; Documenting and presenting detailed model development and validation outcomes and results; Utilizing best modeling practices and methodologies in the areas of data processing, sampling, model design/specification, model performance assessment, and evaluation testing; Application of analytical, statistical, and forecasting methods with focus on the theory and mathematics behind the analyses; Working within the regulatory framework for financial institutions and interfacing with regulators and auditors.
Posting End Date:
28 Jul 2026
*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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Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative discipline
  • PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative discipline (alternative to Master's)
  • 2 years of experience in this role or related securities quantitative analytics role (alternative experience: 0 years)
  • Proficiency in programming languages used for statistical analysis and data programming including C++, Java, Python
  • Experience with Linux and Unix operating systems
  • Experience in at least four of: Stochastic Modeling, Optimization, Simulation, Computational Statistics, Machine Learning
  • Statistical model development and validation experience
  • Documenting and presenting detailed model development and validation outcomes and results
  • Applying best modeling practices for data processing, sampling, model design/specification, performance assessment, and evaluation testing
  • Application of analytical, statistical, and forecasting methods with focus on underlying theory and mathematics
  • Experience working within the regulatory framework for financial institutions and interfacing with regulators and auditors

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  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company matching contributions up to 6% of eligible pay. An employee stock purchase plan adds another avenue for long-term savings.

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