Risk Analytics Consultant

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Risk Analytics Consultant. In this role, you will:

• Participate in less complex analysis and modeling initiatives, and identify opportunity for process production, data reconciliation, and model documentation improvements within Risk Management
• Review and analyze programing models to extract data, and manipulate databases to provide statistical and financial modeling, and exercise independent judgment to guide new and existing projects with medium risk deliverables
• Coordinate and consolidate the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for more experienced management
• Present recommendations for resolving data reconciliation, production, and database issues
• Exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in policy governance, risk projects, and regulatory requests
• Collaborate and consult with peers, managers, experienced managers, compliance, including various lines of business

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Python Developer on strong projects
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• In-depth understanding of the Python software development stacks, ecosystems, frameworks, and tools such as Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, Dask, spaCy, NLTK, sci-kit-learn and PyTorch.
• Experience with popular Python frameworks such as Django, Flask or others.
• Good database skills including SQL.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with solid communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter, takes initiative, and has a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Proficiency in data science, machine learning, and NLP tools.
• Understanding of generative AI concepts.
• Financial industry experience, especially in risk management, is a plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in large, global financial services organizations preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or a relevant field.

Job Expectations:

• Experienced in developing professional relationships with business leaders and colleagues in the financial sector.
• Leverage advanced analytics and AI to transform risk management reporting processes.
• Develop automated solutions to streamline report generation, improve data accuracy, and uncover deeper insights from complex market and counterparty risk data.
• Work collaboratively across risk management, credit, and technology departments to identify opportunities for automation, optimize data pipelines, and ensure that reporting aligns with evolving regulatory and business requirements.
• Design innovative dashboards and integrate AI-driven analytics into regular reporting cycles.
• Maintain robust data governance standards to ensure the integrity and security of risk data.
• Adopt machine learning and natural language processing to enable more timely, actionable, and insightful reporting that empowers stakeholders to make better-informed decisions.
• Translate business questions into data-driven solutions, deploy scalable AI models, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Design and implement machine learning models and algorithms to address business challenges within financial risk management.
• Participate in regular meetings and provide AI / ML related updates.
• Collaborate with technology teams to deliver AI and machine learning solutions, handling documentation, testing, and integration.
• Able to work under pressure while handling large volumes of information and multiple priorities.

Posting End Date:
5 Aug 2025 *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. Applicants with Disabilities
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