onsite
Quantitative Analytics Director - Wells Fargo
Software Engineer
Lead model risk oversight and validation for capital, liquidity, and planning models, while serving as Model Risk Officer for business planning. Drive governance, monitoring, and reporting of enterprise model risk exposures using Python, SQL, and advanced analytics.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of validators overseeing model risk for Capital, Liquidity, Allowance & Planning (CLAP) models.
- Act as Model Risk Officer for Business Planning models, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Develop and maintain model governance frameworks, monitoring processes, and reporting mechanisms for aggregate model risk exposures.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess model performance, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Present findings and risk assessments to senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in model validation, risk management, and regulatory compliance within financial services.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and model testing.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing high‑performing teams.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of model governance, validation methodologies, and regulatory frameworks such as Basel III and Dodd‑Frank.