Lead Analytics Consultant - Payments Operations

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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Analytics Consultant for the Payments Operations Data, Analytics & Reporting (DAR) Team, supporting the Payments Operations organization. The DAR team is responsible for design, development, implementation and maintenance of data solutions driving insights and analysis across the Payments Operations portfolio. In this role, you will work with senior leaders to uncover insights, solve complex problems, and build data-driven solutions to improve business performance & client experience.
In this role, you will:

• Drive the insights and analysis strategy for the end-to-end Payments Operations DAR organization
• Use Python, SQL, SAS, or other statistical / BI tools to develop enterprise-wide data product solutions
• Lead the development and implementation of insights for executive audiences
• Build an enterprise-wide portfolio of standardized and ad hoc analysis and insights, which leads to the ability to understand, measure and improve business performance and/or internal processes.
• Develop and maintain monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Automate insights and analysis including committee/council materials, business unit reviews, performance dashboards and KRI/KPI metrics
• Deliver solutions that are long-term, scalable, and require vision, innovation, and coordination of highly complex activities
• Plan, coordinate, and execute data research projects or results oriented intelligence that support the business
• Mentor employees across departments to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment on strategic initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to data management and data governance regulations, and policies and compliance requirements

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:

• 5+ years of Python/SAS/SQL experience
• Proficient in Python, SAS, SQL, and other statistical tools to support data mining and advanced analytical techniques
• Experience in global liquidity or payments operations
• Experience with aggregation, analysis and generating insights from disparate structured and unstructured data sets
• Ability to work with large databases and process flow through complex logic or algorithms enabling proactive detection of patterns and trends
• Strong root cause analysis experience in developing data driven insights to uncover data anomalies, trends, and actionable analysis
• Strong analytic and creative problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Ability to synthesize/translate data for executive consumption
• Experience developing partnerships and collaborating with other business and functional areas
• Ability to articulate issues, risks, and proposed solutions to various levels of staff and management
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience developing partnerships and collaborating with other business and functional areas

Job Expectations:

• This position may be located at one of the posted locations listed below and will work in a hybrid model. Other locations will not be considered.
• This position is NOT eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Posting Location:

• Wilmington, DE
• Philadelphia, PA
• Charlotte, NC
• Phoenix/Chandler, AZ
• Dallas, TX
• Minneapolis, MN (Shoreview)

The Global Operations functions adhere to a location strategy; therefore, your candidacy may be determined based on your current location. Remote work locations are not available for these roles, so if you are not in a location listed on the posting, you must commit to self-relocation within an agreed upon timeframe.
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:
20 Aug 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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.
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