About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Sr. Lead Quantitative Analytics Specialist to perform model development in areas such as collections or pricing in the Auto Finance sector.
Why Wells Fargo:
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In this role, you will:
- Lead the development, implementation, and documentation of complex statistical, predictive, and machine learning models.
- Develop quantitative solutions to assess risk, forecast losses, optimize pricing, and improve portfolio performance.
- Provide expert guidance to senior leaders on complex quantitative analytics initiatives and business challenges.
- Drive innovative modeling strategies that support both near-term business objectives and long-term growth.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in quantitative methodologies, predictive analytics, and machine learning techniques.
- Partner with business, risk, model governance, and validation teams to ensure effective model implementation and oversight.
- Support model governance activities, including documentation, monitoring, validation, and regulatory compliance.
- Present analytical insights and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal audit, model risk management, compliance, and regulatory partners.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Quantitative Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative discipline.
- Experience developing pricing, collections, credit risk, or fraud models within the Auto Finance industry.
- Advanced SAS, Python or equivalent programming experience
- Strong knowledge of predictive analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling techniques.
- Experience developing complex, segmented models within a team environment.
- Experience with model governance, validation processes, and regulatory expectations.
- Experience developing and implementing predictive, statistical, or machine learning models within financial services.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
Job Expectations:
- Willingness to work on-site at one of the stated locations on the job opening.
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Posting Locations:
- Irving, TX - 401 Las Colinas Blvd.
- Charlotte, NC - 550 S. Tryon St.
Posting End Date:
9 Sep 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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
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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:
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
