Investment Risk Specialist

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Investment Risk Specialist.

In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate with relevant business groups to identify, assess, manage and mitigate current and emerging investment risk within Fiduciary and Investment Risk Oversight
• Contribute to assessing portfolio risk exposures related to investment risk
• Perform and research complex activities related to investment risk generated by common factor models, time series models, pricing and valuation models, parametric simulations, stress testing, scenario data, and liquidity models
• Present recommendations for resolving efficiency of investment risk management
• Exercise independent judgment while developing expertise with various moderately complex activities such as common factor models, time series models, pricing and valuation models, stress testing and scenario data
• Collaborate and consult with management regarding daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual investment risk oversight reporting

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Investment Risk, applied Math, Statistics, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or Econometrics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Investment Risk, Capital Markets, Trading, Desk Analyst, Investment Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Investment Management Research, or Investment Services experience
• 2+ years of strong experience in SQL
• Good understanding of various asset classes (Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives and structured products)

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Posting End Date:
2 Feb 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: 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.

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.

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