In this role, you will:
- Lead complex initiatives by utilizing data-driven, advanced analytical, statistical techniques, algorithms, or models to make actionable insights, trends, recommendations, including those that are cross-functional with broad impact acting as key participant in large-scale planning
- Review and analyze complex, multi-faceted, larger-scale, or longer-term business, operational, or technical challenges that require in-depth hypothesis generation and advanced analysis of multiple parts, including intangibles or unprecedented factors
- Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring an expertise in analytical thinking to resolve abstract business issues that influence and lead broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
- Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to senior managers to drive recommendations and strategies based on data driven, analytical insights, trends, and patterns that will resolve issues and achieve goals; may lead projects, teams or serve as a peer mentor
- Execute complex analytical experiments and create innovative statistical models to discover solutions for abstract business problems across various domains
- Interpret and analyze data, using advanced analytics modeling methods and programming, to recommend ways to solve problems and influence business decisions and strategies
- Provide consultation to peers on data science best practices, methods, and tools to leverage
- Communicate actionable insights and recommendations using data in a digestible format to a non-technical audience of varying levels
- 5+ years of data science experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science
- Lead complex initiatives using advanced analytical, statistical techniques, and models to deliver actionable insights across cross-functional domains
- Analyze large-scale, multi-faceted business and operational problems using hypothesis-driven and structured analytical approaches
- Drive decision-making in complex scenarios by leveraging deep analytical thinking and influencing stakeholders
- Collaborate with peers and senior stakeholders to develop and implement data-driven strategies
- Design and execute analytical experiments and models to solve business problems and uncover opportunities
- Interpret and analyze large datasets using SQL, Python, SAS, or similar tools to influence business decisions
- Communicate insights effectively to technical and non-technical audiences through executive-ready storytelling
- Support redress activities and impact analysis for identified control breaks
- Perform root cause analysis for exceptions and anomalies in control outputs
- Partner with stakeholders to quantify customer and financial impact and define remediation scope
- Ensure end-to-end traceability from issue → analysis → resolution → closure
- Own end-to-end execution of control reports (Self Assurance deliverables)
- Ensure timely, accurate, and complete delivery of all control outputs
- Perform rigorous pre- and post-run validations (data completeness, accuracy, reconciliation)
- Validate outputs against business rules, thresholds, and control intent prior to release
- Experience in Data Analytics, Insights, or Data Science
- Experience in Banking/Financial Services delivering analytical insights and recommendations
- Strong SQL and SAS skills required
- Proven experience in leading projects independently and mentoring junior team members
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Experience in:
- Data extraction, transformation, and analysis (Teradata, data warehouses)
- Data migration initiatives (Teradata/Hadoop to GCP)
- Python/PySpark for large-scale data processing
- Data validation, QA, and reconciliation processes
- Control assurance (SAA) and redress analytics (highly preferred)
- BI tools (Tableau / Power BI) and self-service analytics
- Strong communication skills with ability to present insights to business stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to handle ambiguity and multiple priorities
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, SAS, PySpark
- Experience with GCP and modern data platforms
- Exposure to machine learning techniques (forecasting, clustering, segmentation)
- Financial services domain expertise
- Highly organized and proactive with the ability to manage multiple deliverables
- Strong storytelling and visualization skills for executive audiences
- Ability to drive innovation using automation and emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI)
- Demonstrated persistence and accountability in meeting tight deadlines and compliance expectations
14 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.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of data science experience
- Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, computer science)
- Strong SQL skills
- Strong SAS skills
- Strong Python proficiency
- PySpark experience for large-scale data processing
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and modern data platforms
- Experience in Data Analytics, Insights, or Data Science
- Experience in Banking/Financial Services domain
- Experience with Teradata and data warehouses
- Experience with data migration initiatives (Teradata/Hadoop to GCP)
- Data validation, QA, and reconciliation processes
- Control assurance (SAA) and redress analytics
- Experience with BI tools (Tableau or Power BI) and self-service analytics
- Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day 1 with medical, dental, and vision, and includes mental health, prescription drugs, and preventive care often covered at 100% in-network. Well-being resources such as 24-hour clinical support and an Employee Assistance Program add to the breadth.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides up to 16 weeks for a primary caregiver (4 weeks for non-primary) alongside fertility benefits and up to a $35,000 lifetime reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, and donor expenses. Backup child and adult care further supports family needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company matching contributions up to 6% of eligible pay. An employee stock purchase plan adds another avenue for long-term savings.
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What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 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 once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. 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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