Senior Market Risk Specialist- Data Sourcing and Data Management - Corporate and Investment Banking

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Market Risk Specialist for the Data Management & Maintenance (DMM) – Data Sourcing team within Market & Counterparty Risk Management (MCRM). DMM is responsible for sourcing and integrating the data used across MCRM for risk management, regulatory reporting, capital processes, and stress testing. The team also partners with business lines and technology groups to strengthen the firm’s strategic data foundation.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience working across cross‑functional teams. This role focuses on data, systems, and controls that support market and counterparty risk. The position requires regular collaboration with MCRM teams, business data partners, and technology groups.

In this highly visible role, you will partner with market risk leaders, front-office professionals, business stakeholders, and technology teams to ensure the quality, integrity, and accessibility of critical risk data used for regulatory reporting, capital calculations, stress testing, and enterprise risk management. Beyond solving complex data challenges, you will help shape the future state of Wells Fargo's risk data ecosystem through strategic initiatives that improve processes, controls, and infrastructure.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with front office, market risk SMEs, and technology partners to deliver data and solutions.

• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance risk data and infrastructure.

• Analyze data to identify issues, determine root causes, and recommend remediation.

• Balance independent analytical work with team priorities and broader MCRM objectives.

• Partner with peer groups across market risk, strengthening shared processes.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: trading, desk analyst, Capital Markets, market risk, interest rate risk or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Market Risk, Counterparty Risk, Trading, Middle Office, or Risk Data Management functions within a Capital Markets environment.

• Strong understanding of trading products, positions, exposures, valuations, risk metrics, regulatory reporting, stress testing, and capital processes.

• Demonstrated experience leveraging SQL and analytical techniques to investigate data quality issues, perform root-cause analysis, validate risk data, and drive remediation across complex data ecosystems.  

• Experience with data sourcing, data governance, data lineage, controls, and risk data management initiatives.

• Proven ability to partner with Business, Risk, and Technology stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions and influence outcomes across cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Wells Fargo platform experience and CFA/FRM certifications are a plus.

Job Expectations:

• Required location listed above.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.

• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.

• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process

Posting Locations:

• 550 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina

Posting End Date: 

21 Jul 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.

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

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