Senior Lead Analytics Consultant - Sanctions Model Governance
Wells Fargo
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Analytics Consultant to join the Global Sanctions Organization within Financial Crimes Risk Management. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com. The Senior Lead Analytics Consultant will serve as a subject matter expert for the Global Sanctions program. In addition, the Senior Lead Analytics Consultant will also be responsible for making risk-based decisions concerning sanctions, regulatory matters, and knowing how to manage through complex sanctions and regulatory challenges. The position will report to the head of the Global Sanctions Office Model Governance, Analytics, and Data Quality staff. The Global Sanctions Office is the business owner for the enterprise platform used to screen transactions and customer records for sanctions targets, politically exposed persons, and other parties. The staff has primary responsibility for sanctions model risk and governance over the sanctions screening ecosystem at Wells Fargo.
In this role, you will:
Advise experienced leadership to develop or influence statistical modeling, analytical strategies, and advanced data visualization for complex business and technical needs
Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring analytical application of industry techniques, advance data from multiple sources, and mathematics behind data analysis across the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale, and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical, and coordination of highly complex activities
Design and lead complex projects, analyses, and application of techniques across the enterprise
Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions that align to the enterprise
Engage with peers, managers risk, compliance, managers across the enterprise, and serve as an expert advisor to leadership team
Required Qualifications:
7+ 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
Desired Qualifications:
4+ years of BSA, AML experience.
4+ years of model management or governance experience
4+ years of experience tuning sanctions filtering platforms, specifically Fircosoft.
4+ years of SQL programming or data querying experience.
Knowledge and understanding of analytical methods used in: statistical analysis, modeling, and reporting.
Knowledge and understanding of data visualization applications and techniques.
Knowledge and understanding of databases and data mining techniques.
Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding USA PATRIOT Act and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements.
Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment.
Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills with ability to turn findings into strategic imperatives.
Job Expectations:
This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
Willingness to work onsite at stated location on the job posting.
This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.
Posting Locations
401 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
250 E John Carpenter Frwy, Irving, TX
600 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN
800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
114 N Beaumont Street, Saint Louis, MO
1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ
1753 Pinnacle Dr, Mclean, VA
North Carolina – Charlotte Pay Range: $111,100.00 - 197,500.00 USD Annually
Texas – Irving Pay Range: $111,100.00 - 197,500.00 USD Annually
Minnesota – Minneapolis Pay Range: $111,100.00 - 197,500.00 USD Annually
Iowa – West Des Moines Pay Range: $111,100.00 - 197,500.00 USD Annually
Missouri – Saint Louis Pay Range: $111,100.00 - 197,500.00 USD Annually
Arizona – Tempe Pay Range: $111,100.00 - 197,500.00 USD Annually
Virginia - McLean Pay Range: $122,200.00 - 217,200.00 USD Annually
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 - $217,200.00Benefits
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:
28 Jun 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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