Senior Lead Risk Analytics Consultant - CBL, Credit Risk

Wells Fargo Bank•Charlotte, NC

2d•$159,000 - $279,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Risk Analytics Consultant to join the Consumer Credit Risk Data, Reporting & Programs Oversight team. The position provides leadership across risk and portfolio reporting, analytics, risk measurement, and strategic initiatives within Consumer Banking and Lending (CBL). The role advises experienced leadership on portfolio monitoring and oversight, provides analytical insights and strategies for complex business decisions, and leads the resolution of complex challenges using advanced analytics, strategic thinking, and performance monitoring. It leverages data and statistical and financial modeling to develop large-scale solutions and provides vision, direction, and expertise to leadership in implementing strategic business solutions. The position collaborates with professionals and managers across the organization, serves as an expert advisor to leadership, and influences senior leadership and strategic decisions in a matrixed environment. The role requires working at one of the approved job locations, with four days in the office and one day remotely. It is not eligible for sponsorship. The stated base pay range is $159,000 to $279,000; employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. The posting end date is November 10, 2026, though the posting may be removed earlier due to applicant volume.

Requirements

At least 7 years of Risk Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination of these.
Proven analytics experience within Consumer Banking & Lending (CBL).
Ability to work at one of the approved locations in the job posting.
Ability to work four days in the office and one day remotely.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading complex analytical projects and developing data-driven, outcome-based initiatives that improve business decision-making and operational efficiency.
Advanced data analytics and visualization skills.
Proficiency with Tableau or equivalent data visualization tools, SQL, Excel (VBA), Python, and/or SAS.
Strong governance, controls, data management, and process improvement experience.
Extensive experience leading cross-functional risk analytics, reporting, or governance initiatives.
Deep knowledge of credit risk management, portfolio monitoring, risk governance, and regulatory reporting.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for executive and committee audiences.
Experience leading modernization, automation, and reporting transformation efforts.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including communicating complex risk topics to senior leaders and governance committees.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to turn findings into executable plans.
Ability to influence successfully within a matrixed environment and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Advise experienced leadership on portfolio monitoring and oversight, providing analytical insights and strategies for complex business decisions.
Lead the strategy and resolution of complex challenges involving advanced analytics, strategic thinking, and performance monitoring.
Use data, statistical modeling, and financial modeling to develop innovative, large-scale solutions.
Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership in implementing strategic business solutions.
Engage and collaborate with professionals and managers across the organization to resolve issues and achieve goals.
Serve as an expert advisor to leadership.
Influence senior leadership and drive strategic decisions in a matrixed environment.
Execute applicable risk programs and adhere to relevant policies and procedures, risk and compliance obligations, and escalation and remediation processes.
Proactively monitor, govern, identify, and escalate risks, and make risk decisions in line with business risk appetite and program requirements.