Lead Front Office Quant Developer - Modern C++

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Quantitative Developer, Vice President (Lead Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist) to join our quantitative implementation team. The front office financial quant developer will be involved in the implementation of various financial models, including interest rate, mortgage prepayment and default, derivative valuation, hedging, and horizon forecast models, with a primary focus on implementing mortgage prepayment models. This role emphasizes translating mortgage prepayment model specifications into robust, production-ready C++ code within the firm's proprietary analytics library. The position requires expertise in software engineering best practices to deliver performant, modular, and well-tested implementations. You will work across the full development lifecycle—from understanding prepayment logic and edge cases to ensuring seamless API integration, backward compatibility, and comprehensive documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Securities Quantitative Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education
• 2+ years of hands-on programming experience with C++17 or later

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science
• 3+ years of hands-on programming experience with C++17/C++20 and Python 3
• 3+ years of quantitative analytics library software development experience in a buy-side or sell-side institution or a quant solution vendor
• Experience implementing mortgage prepayment models
• Experience working with cash-flow and pricing engines
• Experience with mortgage analytics platforms and tools
• Experience in software development cycle and agile technologies, e.g. Git, Jira, Confluence
• Experience in or passion for Agentic AI
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with strong attention to detail across multiple audiences (Technology, Quants, Senior Management)

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

Benefits

• 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

26 Jul 2026

Recruitment and Hiring Requirements

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.