Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Analytics Consultant
In this role, you will:
- Advise line of business and companywide functions on business strategies based on research of performance metrics, trends in population distributions, and other complex data analysis to maximize profits and asset growth, and minimize operating losses within risk and other operating standards
- Provide influence and leadership in the identification of new tools and methods to analyze data
- Ensure adherence to compliance and legal regulations and policies on all projects managed
- Provide updates on project logs, monthly budget forecasts, monthly newsletters, and operations reviews
- Assist managers in building quarterly and annual plans and forecast future market research needs for business partners supported
- Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to senior managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor to staff, interns and external contractors
- 5+ years of Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions.
- Experience performing risk assessments, threat modeling, security reviews, and remediation planning.
- Experience working with security frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, FFIEC, GLBA, PCI-DSS, SOX, or similar.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
- Ability to lead initiatives independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced reporting and analytics experience using: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, dashboards, automation), SQL-based reporting tools
- Experience creating executive-level dashboards, KPIs, cybersecurity scorecards, and operational metrics.
- Lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise security solutions across cloud, infrastructure, applications, identity, data protection, and endpoint environments.
- Provide security consulting and technical leadership for large-scale technology initiatives and strategic programs.
- Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, risk analysis, and control evaluations to identify vulnerabilities and remediation opportunities.
- Lead investigations of complex security incidents, including forensic analysis, root cause determination, and mitigation recommendations.
- Design and implement automation solutions that improve security operations, monitoring, reporting, and compliance activities.
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity metrics, dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting capabilities.
- Analyze large security and operational datasets to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Partner with engineering, architecture, risk, audit, compliance, and business teams to ensure security requirements are incorporated throughout the technology lifecycle.
- Review and correlate security logs, events, and intelligence sources to support threat detection and response activities.
- Lead technical teams and mentor junior security engineers and analysts.
- Influence cybersecurity strategy, standards, architectural decisions, and technology roadmaps.
- Drive continuous process improvement through automation, analytics, and modern engineering practices.
- Support regulatory examinations, audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
23 Aug 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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of analytics experience, or equivalent experience, training, military experience, or education
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions
- Experience performing risk assessments, threat modeling, security reviews, and remediation planning
- Experience with security frameworks and regulatory requirements including NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, FFIEC, GLBA, PCI-DSS, SOX, or similar
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills
- Ability to lead initiatives independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced reporting and analytics experience using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Power Query, dashboards, automation, and SQL-based reporting tools
- Experience creating executive-level dashboards, KPIs, cybersecurity scorecards, and operational metrics
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.
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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it — Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
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