Lead Analytics Consultant

About this role:
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.
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In this role, you will:• 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.
Required Qualifications:• 5+ years of Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Desired Qualifications:• 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.
Job Expectations:• Ability to work on-site at the approved location in the job posting.• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Job Locations:• 401 South Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina• 600 South 4th Street - Minneapolis, Minnesota• 401 Las Colinas Boulevard - Irving, Texas• 114 North Beaumont Street - Saint Louis, Missouri• 1150 West Washington Street - Tempe, Arizona• 800 South Jordan Creek Parkway - West Des Moines, Iowa
U.S. only - Pay Range:
Minneapolis - Minnesota Pay Range: $110,000 - $179,000 USD annual
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
$100,000.00 - $179,000.00
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:
18 Aug 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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.
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