Lead Analytics Consultant, Financial Crimes Analytics

Wells Fargo • Minneapolis, MN

78d • $110,000 - $179,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Analytics Consultant to join the Financial Crimes Analytics, Monitoring and Surveillance Team to support the Anti Money Laundering (AML) Transaction Monitoring (TM) Program. The Lead Analytics Consultant will join a team of AML model owners responsible for maintaining a dynamic, effective set of tools to detect and mitigate money laundering risks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in SAS, SQL, and/or Python.
• Experience in model ownership including development, implementation, and maintenance, preferably within financial crimes or corporate risk.
• Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms for financial institutions' transaction monitoring controls.
• Experience or familiarity with the Oracle AML product.
• Demonstrated experience supporting BSA, AML, or sanctions monitoring systems for global multi-channel financial institution. CAMS certification a plus.
• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field such as applied math, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, econometrics, computer sciences, or business, social and behavioral sciences with a quantitative emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a set of AML Transaction Monitoring models across the Wells Fargo business and compliance structure.
• Lead critical efforts to identify and develop new tools, controls, and processes to modernize the AML transaction monitoring program and support both financial crime and data-related policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front office business and companywide functions, on the transaction monitoring program including priorities and strategies.
• Provide analytical support regarding a wide array of business initiatives in the Financial Crimes space.
• Partner with business and technical groups to design, lead, and implement analytic solutions.
• Implement and/or maintain program compliance with all corporate model risk requirements.
• Ensure adherence to legal regulations and company policies on all projects managed.
• Communicate with peers, managers, corporate model risk, internal audit, Financial Crimes Investigations, and product managers.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees