Head of Quant COO

Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking; commercial real estate lending and servicing; investment banking; equity; and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe.

 The Chief Operating Office (COO) supports the business seamlessly across all geographic regions by delivering platforms, processes and systems across a wide range of disciplines. This includes LOB business management, strategy & innovation, data transformation, client lifecycle management, and risk management. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com. 

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Head of Quant COO (CIB Business Management Director) in Corporate & Investment Banking as part of COO supporting Markets. This role provides executive-level operational leadership for the front office quantitative platform across Markets and CIB.

The Head of Quant COO serves as a key interface between Quantitative Analytics, Trading, Risk, and governance forums to ensure strong business performance while maintaining regulatory and control discipline. Beyond maintaining “run-the-bank” stability, this role partners with senior leadership to advance “change-the-bank” initiatives, including the coordination and integration of quantitative functions into a more unified oversight and operating framework.

In this role, you will:

Operating Model & Strategic Execution

• Partner with senior leadership to establish and drive a consistent operating framework across Quant teams, ensuring alignment in governance, prioritization, and execution
• Provide senior oversight of large, multi‑quarter regulatory and strategic programs
• Partner with Technology, AI & Innovation and Data to strengthen Quant capabilities and enhance visibility into risk, performance, and model metrics

Financial & Human Capital Management

• Support financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and management of vendor-related costs
• Shape forward‑looking financial and human capital strategies aligned with Markets and firm‑wide growth objectives

Model Lifecycle & Regulatory Delivery

• Ensure timely, controlled execution of model lifecycle activities while coordinating delivery across Quants, Model Governance, validation, Risk and Technology in line with Model Risk Management requirements
• Lead preparation for audits, regulatory exams, and ongoing supervisory engagement, ensuring high‑quality execution evidence and documentation

Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead recurring governance and delivery forums to align priorities, drive execution discipline and proactively manage delivery risk
• Serve as the primary point of contact for model stakeholders across development and lifecycle activities

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of corporate & investment banking business management or leadership experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

 Desired Qualifications:

• Management or leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or a related Quantitative field
• Senior‑level experience in Quantitative Analytics, Model Risk, Front Office COO, or related functions within a large financial institution
• Deep understanding of model lifecycle management, regulatory expectations, and governance frameworks
• Proven track record leading complex, cross‑functional delivery in highly regulated environments
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence skills
• Experience delivering quant and technology initiatives, including regulatory model requirements
• Proficiency with Jira or similar delivery and workflow management platforms
• SDLC experience across Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Strong analytical judgment with confidence to challenge when appropriate

Job Expectations:

• Visa sponsorship is not available
• 30% of travel
• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

Posting Location:

• 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001

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Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

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:

*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.

Applicants with Disabilities

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.