Lead Quantitative Model Solutions Specialist

About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Quantitative Model Solutions Specialist in Hyderabad, India to lead complex, large-scale model maintenance, optimization, and planning initiatives across operational processes, controls, reporting, testing, implementation, and documentation. Day-to-day, you will analyze multi-faceted model operations challenges, develop optimization strategies, influence global model maintenance schedules following SDLC and compliance requirements, and collaborate with global teams to resolve issues. The role also involves developing and executing automated test scripts, test plans, and automation frameworks for data migration while partnering with business stakeholders on risk, controls, and compliance.

What you’ll do

• Lead complex, large-scale model maintenance, optimization, and planning initiatives related to operational processes, controls, reporting, testing, implementation, and documentation
• Review and analyze complex multi-faceted model operations and optimization challenges requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
• Develop model processes and optimization strategies for short- and long-term objectives; support and provide insights regarding a wide array of business initiatives
• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of agile development
• Influence global assessment of model maintenance schedules inclusive of engineering, structure, and scope of review following the System Development Life Cycle process, quality, security, and complian
• Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Develop, execute and maintain automated test scripts, test plans and automation framework for data migration activities, ensuring data accuracy and completeness
• Partner with business partners to understand the environment and related initiatives to develop appropriate and complementary testing procedures

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of quantitative model solutions or quantitative model operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
• Master’s degree in finance, statistics, computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with minimum of 5+ years of experience
• 5+ years' experience in Finance/Credit/Banking predictive modeling and analytical skills with a strong understanding of industry specific SDLC processes
• Experience with Python/R or SAS and Excel
• Strong expertise in data engineering & analysis and ability to handle large volume of data efficiently
• Demonstrated experience of 3+ years in Platform Migration/Model Reengineering projects in finance sector
• Strong understanding of Database concepts, DB testing and writing SQL queries
• Excellent communication skills to be able to work with Global teams

Skills

Education

Master’s degree in finance, statistics, computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with minimum of 5+ years of experience