Wells Fargo

Senior Credit Risk Specialist (001995)

Wells Fargo$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field plus 4 years of risk analytics experience, or a Master’s with 2 years of related experience.
  • Proficient in Python, SAS, or SQL for analyzing large datasets.
  • Skilled in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, or machine learning techniques.
  • Experienced in credit card or unsecured lending management strategies.
  • Knowledgeable in credit risk management concepts, including underwriting and loss forecasting.
  • Familiar with profitability drivers for consumer lending products.
  • Able to translate complex analyses into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex credit risk initiatives for credit card originations.
  • Analyze consumer lending data to monitor credit performance and detect risks.
  • Perform root cause analysis on credit metrics to recommend improvements.
  • Develop credit risk strategies using statistical analysis and predictive modeling.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement credit decision strategies.
  • Assess and improve business processes related to credit risk.
  • Prepare MIS reports to monitor performance and ensure data accuracy.

Benefits

  • Telecommuting is allowed up to 2 days a week.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams for comprehensive insights.
  • Opportunities to design and validate credit risk decision engines.
  • Access to large datasets for in-depth analysis and development.
  • Support for adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
Full Job Description

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. seeks a Senior Credit Risk Specialist in Wilmington, DE.

 

Job Role and Responsibility: Lead complex credit risk initiatives related to credit card originations and credit line assignment strategies, including the identification and implementation of risk mitigation actions. Analyze large-scale consumer lending data to monitor credit performance trends, detect emerging risks, and identify opportunities to improve portfolio outcomes. Perform root cause analysis on credit performance metrics and recommend data-driven strategies to optimize line assignment and portfolio profitability. Develop and evaluate credit risk strategies using statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and segmentation techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including risk, finance, product, and technology to design and implement credit decision strategies within a matrixed organizational structure. Assess business, operational, and technical processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and recommend appropriate solutions. Communicate analytical results, risk insights, and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Support the design, validation, and monitoring of credit decision engines for originations and line strategies.  Evaluate key drivers of profitability, including acquisition, utilization, and loss metrics, to ensure alignment with risk appetite and financial objectives. Utilize programming languages and data tools to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets to support credit risk strategy development. Prepare and maintain management information system (MIS) reports to monitor credit risk performance, ensure data accuracy, and support governance processes through standardized reporting, documentation, and adherence to established controls and regulatory requirements. Telecommuting is permitted up to 2 days a week. Position must appear in person to the location listed as the work address.

 

Travel required:  0%

 

Required Qualifications: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field plus 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a related position involving risk analytics experience.

 

Will alternatively accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field plus 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related position involving risk analytics experience.

 

Specific skills required:

•              Experience using Python, SAS, or SQL to analyze large datasets and develop risk strategies;

•              Experience performing statistical analysis and applying predictive modeling or machine learning techniques in a business context;

•              Experience in credit card or unsecured lending, including originations or account management strategies;

•              Experience with credit risk management concepts, including underwriting, loss forecasting, and portfolio monitoring;

•              Experience with profitability drivers (P&L) for consumer lending products, including revenue, loss, and utilization metrics;

•              Experience working with databases and data mining techniques; and

•              Experience translating complex quantitative analyses into actionable business insights.

Posting End Date: 

6 Oct 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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