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As a Java Quant Developer, you will work closely with quantitative analysts (quants) and traders to translate complex mathematical models into robust, efficient code. Collaboration often involves frequent discussions to clarify model specifications, optimize algorithms for speed, and ensure accurate integration with trading platforms. You'll participate in code reviews, daily stand-ups, and sometimes even sit on the trading floor to gain firsthand insights into how your solutions impact trading strategies. This close teamwork helps ensure that models are delivered quickly and perform reliably in real-market conditions.

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To thrive as a Java Quant Developer, you need strong programming skills in Java, a solid grasp of quantitative finance, and typically a degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with financial libraries, statistical analysis tools, and experience using version control systems like Git are commonly expected, along with knowledge of databases such as SQL. Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with traders and other stakeholders. These capabilities ensure the development of robust, efficient trading solutions that meet complex financial requirements and perform reliably in high-stakes environments.

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Senior Lead Java Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist

Senior Lead Java Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist

Wells Fargo

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Wells Fargo rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 685 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 141 rated banks


Job description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Quantitative Software Engineer, Executive Director (Senior Lead Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist). A successful applicant will be a Java quantitative developer in the Mortgage Modeling Development Center in Wells Fargo Securities, with a focus on Juniper Vasara development. Vasara is the next generation risk platform for the bank. It is an ambitious, green field initiative to tackle the bank's risk computation challenges within capital markets, from ticking risk for trading desks to market risk and capital calculations such us FRTB and CCAR.

Juniper Vasara is a joint venture between multiple Quant and Technology teams, and you will work as a mortgage quant developer focusing on specific risk management and pricing solutions for our trading partners. Juniper Vasara is a horizontal solution designed to be use case agnostic to achieve maximum consistency and re-usability.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

  • Partnership with Technology teams to enhance and improve the capabilities of the new strategic valuation and risk platform

  • Integration of mortgage pricing and risk analytics in collaboration with other quant teams, providing expertise in design and implementation issues

  • Effective communication and collaboration with Business Stakeholders, other Quant Teams, Technology Partners, and Project Management

  • Analyze performance, propose remedial or optimization plans, and ensure execution to enhance the new strategic valuation and risk platform for the securities businesses

  • Consistently deliver high-quality software and documentation in an Agile SDLC

In this role you will:

  • Proactively participate in complex software design & development activities within an Agile environment

  • Contribute to large-scale project planning, balancing short and long-term objectives

  • Generate, test, implement, and deploy ideas to improve system performance or team productivity.

  • Use quantitative and technological techniques to solve complex business problems

  • Meet deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and project managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

  • Effectively communicate with and build consensus with all project stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of Securities Quantitative Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hands-on coding experience, Java and C++ are most relevant

  • 3+ years of product and market experience in mortgages

  • 5+ years of Java experience with emphasis on functional programming

  • 1+ years of C++ experience

  • Experience with asynchronous event driven or reactive programming architectures

  • Experience interpreting and solutioning for risk

  • Master's degree or higher in computer science or finance/mathematics

  • Experience in software development cycle and agile technologies, e.g. Git, Jira, Confluence

  • Experience in or passionate about Agentic AI

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

  • This position is eligible for Visa sponsorship

  • Must be able to work on-site

Posting Locations:

150 E 42nd St. New York, NY 10017

550 S Tyron Charlotte, NC

333 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94105

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.

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. VisitBenefits - 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:

29 Jun 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visitDisability 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.


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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of small businesses in the U.S., and is a leading middle market banking provider in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 41 on Fortune's 2022 rankings of America's largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health and a low-carbon economy.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

1852

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