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The Role
Leads advanced analytics and consulting projects from problem definition through adoption. Advises senior stakeholders using statistical analysis, predictive modeling, segmentation, regression, customer profitability, retention, acquisition, and growth analytics. Translates complex findings into executive-ready recommendations and presentations, manages project governance, mentors analytics staff, and drives innovation. Develops AI- and LLM-powered analytical agents using platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI while promoting automation and scalable analytics practices.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Analytics Consultant
In this role, you will:
Strategic Stakeholder Management
Posting End Date:
2 Sep 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.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Master's degree (MBA, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, or equivalent) preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Strategy Analytics, or Consulting.
- Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and data modeling techniques.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and data analytics tools.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization platforms.
- Strong PowerPoint and executive presentation skills.
- Proven experience managing senior stakeholders and cross-functional projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience within Banking, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Financial Services, or Consulting.
- Experience working with customer analytics, revenue analytics, wallet-share analysis, acquisition, retention, and profitability frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with Python, R, Machine Learning, and AI/LLM technologies.
- Experience building AI Agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI, OpenAI, or similar platforms.
Strategic Stakeholder Management
- Partner closely with senior business leaders, product teams, sales organizations, and strategy groups to understand business priorities and translate them into analytical solutions.
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across multiple business segments and organizational levels.
- Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations and consultative problem solving.
- Manage expectations, prioritize competing business requests, and ensure successful delivery of high-impact initiatives.
- Lead projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from problem definition and requirement gathering to solution development, implementation, and business adoption.
- Develop structured analytical approaches to solve complex business problems.
- Ensure analytical solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with business objectives.
- Drive project governance, milestone tracking, risk management, and stakeholder communications.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover business opportunities, risks, and customer trends.
- Apply advanced statistical techniques, predictive modeling, segmentation, clustering, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing to solve business challenges.
- Develop customer profitability, wallet-share, retention, acquisition, and growth analytics.
- Identify key business drivers and quantify their impact on organizational performance.
- Perform root-cause analysis and convert findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Transform complex analytical findings into compelling business narratives.
- Develop clear and concise executive summaries tailored to business audiences.
- Create data-driven stories that influence strategic decisions and business investments.
- Present insights in a manner that bridges technical analysis and business outcomes.
- Create executive-ready PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership and CXO audiences.
- Present analytical findings, recommendations, risks, and opportunities to leadership teams.
- Simplify complex methodologies into business-friendly frameworks.
- Support strategic reviews, business planning discussions, and leadership forums.
- Leverage Generative AI and LLM-based solutions to enhance analytics efficiency and business value.
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered agents using platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio and related AI technologies.
- Build intelligent analytical assistants capable of interacting with business users, retrieving insights, and automating analytical workflows.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities for enterprise adoption.
- Integrate AI solutions with structured and unstructured data sources to improve decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to automate recurring analyses and reporting processes.
- Develop innovative analytical frameworks that improve business outcomes.
- Introduce modern analytics techniques, AI capabilities, and best practices into the organization.
- Drive continuous improvement of analytical methodologies and delivery processes.
- Mentor junior analysts and data scientists.
- Promote analytical excellence, innovation, and a culture of continuous learning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Technology, Product, Finance, and Business Leadership.
- Contribute to capability building in analytics, visualization, storytelling, and AI adoption.
Posting End Date:
2 Sep 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
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline
- Master's degree such as an MBA, Statistics, Data Science, or Analytics
- 8+ years of experience in Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Strategy Analytics, or Consulting
- Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and data modeling techniques
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and data analytics tools
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization platforms
- Strong PowerPoint and executive presentation skills
- Experience managing senior stakeholders and cross-functional projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in banking, commercial banking, corporate banking, investment banking, financial services, or consulting
- Experience with customer analytics, revenue analytics, wallet-share analysis, acquisition, retention, and profitability frameworks
- Hands-on experience with Python, R, machine learning, and AI or LLM technologies
- Experience building AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI, OpenAI, or similar platforms
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, and the company subsidizes a substantial share of premiums for U.S. employees (varying by compensation band).
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Retirement Support — A robust 401(k) program includes an employer match for eligible employees, with specifics laid out in plan materials and filings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for eligible primary caregivers, alongside fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and lactation support.
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The Company
What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We're known for our “Well Life” approach to supporting employees’ career aspirations, work-life balance, and mental and physical health. Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.”
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
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