Principal Analytics Consultant

Wells Fargo Bank•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Analytics Consultant, as part of the Technology Management and Resiliency group. The Principal Analytics Consultant is a senior-level expert responsible for leveraging advanced data analytics to solve complex business challenges and influence enterprise-wide strategies. This role focuses on creating metrics, reports, and actionable insights to support decision-making across diverse areas such as workforce, vendor, engineering, risk, strategy, and investment portfolio.

Requirements

10+ years of Analytics, Reporting, Financial Modeling or Statistics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

Proven track record leading large-scale analytics and data transformation initiatives within complex, matrixed organizations
Strong experience engaging executive stakeholders, including delivering clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into analytics solutions that drive measurable performance and financial outcomes
Expertise in advanced analytics and data tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, SAS) with hands-on experience in deep-dive analysis and data mining
Proficiency in data visualization and BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks) to develop interactive dashboards and reporting frameworks
Experience developing KPI frameworks, building business cases, and quantifying the financial impact of strategic initiatives
Strong business acumen with the ability to align analytics initiatives to enterprise goals, risk considerations, and regulatory/compliance needs
Excellent communication, analytical curiosity, and ability to navigate ambiguity while influencing stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide outcomes

Responsibilities

Act as a top subject matter expert to lead data strategies and analytical initiatives with enterprise impact, high risk, and significant scope, cost, and benefits
Lead the strategy and resolution of the most complex and significant enterprise-wide challenges delivering highly complex analytical solutions that are long term, large scale, and broad reaching
Provide vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical, inductive thinking, and coordination of highly complex activities and resolution
Provide leadership and industry expertise regarding complex companywide strategies that significantly influence the organization's business and financial operations
Ensure adherence to compliance and legal regulations and policies on all projects managed
Strategically lead all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership team
Represent the company externally in industry networking and technical events