Wells Fargo is seeking a Risk Analyst Consultant.
The successful candidate will report to the CIB Portfolio Risk lead and will work closely with the other CIB Risk teams as well as other Business Sponsors.
In this role, you will:
- Participate in less complex analysis and modeling initiatives, and identify opportunity for process production, data reconciliation, and model documentation improvements within Risk Management
- Review and analyze programing models to extract data, and manipulate databases to provide statistical and financial modeling, and exercise independent judgment to guide new and existing projects with medium risk deliverables
- Coordinate and consolidate the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for more experienced management
- Present recommendations for resolving data reconciliation, production, and database issues
- Exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in policy governance, risk projects, and regulatory requests
- Collaborate and consult with peers, managers, experienced managers, compliance, including various lines of business
- 2+ years of Risk Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 2+ years of corporate &/or investment banking experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Monitoring and risk control experience.
- In-depth understanding of the Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau with strong SQL.
- Strong background in designing and executing robust processes and controls within risk stripes
- Collaborative mindset with ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Strong analytical and detail orientated
- Bachelor/Master's degree preferably in Finance / Economics / Business Management
- Self-starter, takes initiative, and has a strong desire to learn and grow.
- Experience in financial industries including risk management will be a plus
- Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate several reports / projects at once
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience preferred from a large, matrixed, global financial services company
- Ability to foster constructive relationships with business leaders across all lines of defense and peers at other financial institutions.
- The ideal candidate will have Financial risk fundamentals, experience with portfolio analytics and controls, and the ability to drive process efficiency in a fast-paced lending environment
- Review risk monitoring activities and identify and recommend opportunities for risk reporting.
- Design and conduct data analysis to identify and remediate data quality issues and control gaps.
- Work with the team to develop risk analytics dashboard prototypes.
- Ability to interpret and explain complex information to a range of audience and build consensus among different stake holders.
- Work with business partners, provide analytic solutions, and develop strategies to support or negate change recommendations
- Collaborate with software developers to integrate various risk analytics solutions which include risk dashboard, AI/ML tools.
- Participate in regular meetings with and provide risk analysis and updates to relevant senior management.
- Work with the technology team to deploy appropriately detailed solution
- Review and analyze credit performance or credit portfolio that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
- Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in credit consulting service
- Identify and assess potential and emerging risks, and partnering on Horizontal Risk and portfolio strategies within the scope of responsibilities
25 Jun 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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
- 2+ years of Risk Analytics experience
- 2+ years corporate and/or investment banking experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Monitoring, or risk control
- In-depth understanding of Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau
- Strong SQL skills
- Experience designing and executing robust processes and controls within risk areas
- Strong analytical and detail oriented
- Bachelor's or Master's degree preferably in Finance, Economics, or Business Management
- Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple reports/projects
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Experience from a large, matrixed, global financial services company
- Experience with portfolio analytics, credit performance analysis, and risk reporting
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Wells Fargo ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Wells Fargo ensures its pay and bonus plans remain competitive through a structured, performance-driven compensation philosophy combined with regular market benchmarking. The company’s approach is centered on “pay for performance,” meaning compensation is directly linked to individual contributions, business results, and overall company performance. This includes evaluating how employees meet regulatory expectations, manage risk responsibly, and contribute to long-term value creation.
To maintain market competitiveness, Wells Fargo conducts global compensation reviews using third-party consultants. These reviews assess both base salary and total compensation across the organization, factoring in role, level, tenure, and geographic differences. The company also evaluates pay equity and has reported no significant unexplained pay gaps following its most recent review. This process ensures that compensation remains aligned with industry standards while reinforcing fairness and transparency.
Bonuses and incentives are designed to reward strong performance and support retention of top talent. Compensation programs are structured not only to motivate employees but also to promote prudent risk management and discourage excessive risk-taking—an important consideration in financial services. In addition to performance-based pay, employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package that includes a 401(k) match (up to 6%), stock purchase opportunities, and other financial wellness resources.
Together, these practices create a compensation framework that balances competitiveness, fairness, and long-term sustainability—helping Wells Fargo attract, retain, and reward talent across its global workforce.
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- Market alignment: Global benchmarking with third-party consultants; no significant unexplained pay gaps
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- Total rewards: 401(k) match up to 6%, stock purchase plan, financial wellness resources
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