Lead Data Management Analyst - Independent Testing & Validation

About this role :

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Data Management Analyst to join the Data Analytics Services (DAS) team within Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

The Independent Testing & Validation team is responsible for the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise in alignment with the Risk Management Framework and ensuring effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.

DAS is a centralized team that operates as a second line of defense over the regulatory and risk reporting validating various engagements including RCSA, Target Testing, Incremental Compliance Testing and remediations. The team is an integral part of the Company’s control environment and provides credible challenge to each control within each line of business. DAS has enterprise-wide exposure to lines of business, regulatory and risk reporting. This specific role validates all controls within the Financial Crimes, Consumer Lending, or Commercial Banking business lines utilizing a variety of analytical tools including SAS, SQL, GitHub, Tableau, Microsoft BI, and SharePoint Online.

In this role, you will :

Organize and lead complex companywide initiatives to ensure that data quality is maintained so that data can effectively support business processes

Oversee analysis and reporting in support of regulatory requirements

Identify and recommend analysis of data quality or integrity issues

Evaluate data quality metrics and data quality audits to benchmark the state of data quality

Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of data governance standards and procedures

Identify new data sources and develop recommendations for assessing the quality of new data

Lead project teams and mentor less experienced staff members

Recommend remediation of process or control gaps that align to management strategy

Serve as relationship manager for a line of business

Consult with and provide recommendations to senior management regarding assessments of the current state of data and metadata quality within area of assigned responsibility

Represent client in cross-functional groups to develop companywide data governance strategies

Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to senior managers to coordinate and drive collaboration on solution design and remediation execution

Required Qualifications :

• 5 years of Data Management, Business Analysis, Analytics, or Project Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following : work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications :

5 years of SAS / SQL or related experience

3 years of analytics experience

1 years of data visualization (Tableau, SAS VA, Microsoft BI, etc.) experience

Experience working with Financial Crimes, Consumer Lending, Commercial Banking, and / or Wholesale applications, systems, and data

Experience in Financial Crimes Commercial Banking, and / or Consumer lending regulations

Operational experience in Financial Crimes, Commercial Banking, and / or Consumer lending

SAS programming experience in complex data manipulations and macro processing

Knowledge and understanding of database querying and creating ad hoc reporting results using SQL or similar querying methods

Knowledge of connectivity and extraction of data from Oracle, Teradata, SQL, DB2, mainframe

Source data from multiple sources

Provide clear documentation of code

Develop relationships with and collaborate with others to clarify and develop requirements

Produce independent populations / samples for high priority or complex control activity reviews

Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner

Ability to clearly express ideas and proposed solutions

Ability to partner as a team member resource

Ability to take initiative, identify opportunities and implement change

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations :

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.

Posting Locations :

401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC

600 S. 4th Street - Minneapolis, MN

1 N. Jefferson Avenue - St. Louis, MO

800 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy - West Des Moines, IA

1150 W. Washington Street - Tempe, AZ

250 E. John Carpenter Freeway - Irving, TX

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

111,100.00 - $197,500.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs () for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

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

Posting End Date : 24 Feb 2025

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US : 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo () .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy () to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements :

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Req Number : R-435383

Salary : $111,100 - $197,500