Executive Director, Senior Lead Securities Python Quantitative Developer

Wells Fargo

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On-site
Location
New York, NYCharlotte, NC
Employment
Full-time
Posted
25 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 28, 2026

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Wells Fargo & Company is one of the largest banks in the United States, providing banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services nationwide. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

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TL;DR · Executive Director, Senior Lead Securities Python Quantitative Developer

JOB TITLE: Executive Director (Senior Lead Securities Python Quantitative Developer ) The Executive Director (Senior Lead Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist) joins the Investment Portfolio team within Wells Fargo Securities to support the Juniper Vasara ALM development initiative. This role focuses on building a next-generation risk platform to address capital markets challenges, including market risk, capital calculations like FRTB and CCAR, and trading desk risk. You will implement ALM models and logic in Python, integrating pricing and risk analytics while collaborating with quant teams and business stakeholders. Key responsibilities include software design, performance optimization, and delivering high-quality documentation within an Agile SDLC. Required skills include 7+ years of Securities Quantitative Analytics experience and professional Python 3 experience. Desired competencies include C++, knowledge of asset classes like rates and credit, and experience with ALM frameworks or high-performance GPU code.

What you'll do

  • Implement ALM models and logic using Python.
  • Integrate pricing and risk analytics with other quantitative teams.
  • Analyze system performance and propose optimization plans for the risk platform.
  • Deliver high-quality software and technical documentation within an Agile SDLC.
  • Participate in complex software design and large-scale project planning.
  • Generate and deploy ideas to improve system performance and team productivity.
  • Solve complex business problems using quantitative and technological techniques.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet internal policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of Securities Quantitative Analytics experience or equivalent.
  • 7+ years of professional Python 3 experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on coding experience in Python and C++ (preferred).
  • 3+ years of product and market experience in rates, FX, credit, mortgages, and structured products (preferred).
  • 3+ years of quantitative analytics library software development experience in a buy-side, sell-side, or vendor environment (preferred).
  • 1+ year of hands-on experience with ALM frameworks or ALM vendor software (preferred).
  • Master's degree or higher in computer science or finance/mathematics (preferred).
  • Experience in software development cycle and agile technologies such as Git, Jira, and Confluence (preferred).

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