Quant Model Risk Validation Senior Manager(Quantitative Analytics Senior Ma at Wells Fargo
San Francisco, California, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Nov, 25

Salary

300000.0

Posted On

20 Aug, 25

Experience

6 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Computer Science, Presentations, Neural Networks, Java, Economics, Keras, Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Multi Core, Optimization, Python, Leadership, Documentation, Communication Skills, Training

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

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

Required Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of Quantitative Analytical experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 3+ years of management or leadership experience
  • Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer scienc

Desired Qualifications:

  • A PhD in statistics, computer science, optimization, electrical engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
  • In-depth knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) methodologies such as ensemble algorithms, neural networks, supervised and unsupervised learning.
  • In-depth knowledge of Natural Language Processing concepts including transformer architecture and other generative AI technologies
  • Strong computing and programming background and knowledge of one or more languages such as Python and Java
  • Experience with ML/AI computing platforms and tools such as PyTorch, TensorFlow and Keras
  • Experience with GPU programming, multi-core, or distributed programming.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills for documentation and presentations to audiences of all technical backgrounds
  • Ability to work in cross-organizational projects and collaboratively with other groups.
  • Be self- motivated, require minimal supervision, and produce work that is consistent with MRM’s recognized framework, procedure, and high standards.
  • Proficient with MRM framework and procedur
Responsibilities

Wells Fargo is seeking a Quantitative Analytics Senior Manager to join its Decision Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) group within Model Risk Management (MRM). The responsibilities of the DSAI Group include end to end responsibility of managing the model risk over the model lifecycle including risk tiering, validation, and performance monitoring etc. In this specific position, the senior manager will be responsible for managing a team of highly experienced model risk professionals to manage model risk of models built in house and by third parties with machine learning and AI technologies primarily for the purpose of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or Generative AI. MRM operates in a fast-paced work environment with continuously changing policies and technologies and the ability to multi-task and meet strict timelines is critical.
Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .

In this role, you will:

  • Manage a team of highly experienced model risk professionals and deliver on the team’s book of work.
  • Be responsible for end-to-end model risk management, including model identification, model risk ranking, validation, performance monitoring, model change management, model use and governance for a suite of models covering Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, and Agentic AI.
  • Examine and disseminate best practices across validation teams to drive continuous improvement in model validation quality, processes, procedures, validation libraries, technical infrastructure, standards, and automation.
  • Proactively identify efficiency opportunities and execute strategic initiatives in collaboration with peer teams.
  • Formulate structures, processes and training to help validation team members transition from a validation centric role to a model risk management centric function.
  • Stakeholder management: engage both internal (developers, risk managers, auditors) and external (regulators) stakeholders to communicate model risk management process and standards.
  • Identify and work to reduce model risk according to Bank’s model risk policies and standards.
  • Proactively manage talent within the team and contribute to managing the broader talent landscape of quantitative roles across the bank.
  • Bring thought leadership to the MRM group and to the broader quant community in the bank.

Required Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of Quantitative Analytical experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 3+ years of management or leadership experience
  • Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science

Desired Qualifications:

  • A PhD in statistics, computer science, optimization, electrical engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
  • In-depth knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) methodologies such as ensemble algorithms, neural networks, supervised and unsupervised learning.
  • In-depth knowledge of Natural Language Processing concepts including transformer architecture and other generative AI technologies
  • Strong computing and programming background and knowledge of one or more languages such as Python and Java
  • Experience with ML/AI computing platforms and tools such as PyTorch, TensorFlow and Keras
  • Experience with GPU programming, multi-core, or distributed programming.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills for documentation and presentations to audiences of all technical backgrounds
  • Ability to work in cross-organizational projects and collaboratively with other groups.
  • Be self- motivated, require minimal supervision, and produce work that is consistent with MRM’s recognized framework, procedure, and high standards.
  • Proficient with MRM framework and procedure

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
  • Willingness to work onsite at stated location on the job posting.
  • This position is eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Job Locations:

  • Three Wells Fargo Center, 401 S Tryon St, CHARLOTTE, NC
  • 600 Wells Fargo, Minneapolis, 600 S 4th St, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  • Las Colinas Bldg B, Irving Campus, IRVING, TX
  • West Des Moines Campus, 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, WEST DES MOINES, IA
  • D Building,114N Beaumont St -D Bldg., SAINT LOUIS, MO
  • 1150 W Washington, TEMPE, AZ
  • 333 Market, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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