Lead Analytics Consultant - FCO DAR

Wells Fargo Bank•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Analytics Consultant to support the Financial Crimes Operations (FCO) organization within the Chief Operations Office (COO). This position serves as a lead analytics owner within the FCO – Data Analytics & Reporting (DAR) team, responsible for end-to-end solution delivery and cross-functional alignment. This is a mission-critical role, required to sustain and advance DAR’s transformation across the SSO/FCO organization. This role is central to delivering modern analytics capabilities, AI-driven automation, and data-informed decisioning that directly impact cost efficiency, productivity, and operational performance. The Lead Analytics Consultant will play a pivotal role in both maintaining current-state reporting and enabling next-generation capabilities, ensuring no disruption during platform and process transformation.

Requirements

5+ years of Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Advanced analytics skills (5+ years) with proven ability to drive end-to-end data solutions and influence business strategy through complex data insights.
Strong technical expertise in SQL (Teradata), BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), and modern data platforms (e.g., GCP, Starburst, Alteryx, Python).
Proven ability to translate complex data into executive-ready insights and recommendations that drive decision-making and operational improvements.
Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder influence, including mentoring analysts, leading cross-functional initiatives, and partnering with senior leaders.
Operational excellence mindset, with experience optimizing processes, managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments, and ensuring compliance with legal/regulatory standards.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong presentation skills – written and verbal, and the ability to adapt to multiple audiences.
Strong critical thinking skills combined with strategic business focus and a passion for the customer and employee experience.
Proven success building and maintaining strong credible relationships with key stakeholders.
Working knowledge of Alteryx/Python/Programming language skills.
Working knowledge of GCP and Starburst.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential material in a professional manner.
Ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams.

Nice To Haves

Deep experience in financial crimes, BSA/AML, or risk/compliance analytics with strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and operational impacts

Responsibilities

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