Lead Risk Analytics Consultant

Lead Risk Analytics Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Risk Analytics Consultant.

In this role, you will:

Lead complex initiatives related to business analysis and modeling, including those that are cross functional, with broad impact, and act as key participant in data aggregation, monitoring, and reporting of stress testing and portfolio analysis for Risk Analytics

Review and analyze complex programing models to extract data and manipulate databases to provide statistical and financial modeling specific to businesses supported

Manage the roll out of pilot programs developed as a result of programmed models for supported businesses and product line

Make decisions in complex product strategies, data modeling, and risk exposure, requiring solid understanding of business unit projects and regulatory responses, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead Analytic and Reporting to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives

Collaborate and consult with peers, less experienced to more experienced managers, to resolve production, project, and regulatory issues, and achieve risk analysts, and common modeling goals

Lead projects, teams, and mentor

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of Risk Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualification

Bachelors or Post‑graduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Econometrics, or Computer Science.

5+ years of experience in financial or risk analytics, with hands‑on exposure to US Credit Card and Personal Loan products.

5+ years of experience in consumer/unsecured credit risk analytics, including modeling, reporting, and performance monitoring.

Strong understanding of credit risk drivers, cards P&L, and portfolio performance metrics.

Advanced proficiency in SAS and Python for data analysis and model development.

Solid experience working with enterprise data warehouses (e.g., Teradata, Oracle).

Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency and discipline in deadline‑driven, audit‑sensitive environments.

Strong working knowledge of credit card lending practices, policies, and lifecycle management.

Understanding of financial valuation and performance metrics (e.g., NPV, ROA, ROE) and applied financial modeling.

Experience handling large datasets in high‑performance or complex computing environments.

Proven ability to develop rule‑based, predictive, and descriptive models to support business decisions.

Strong business acumen with experience building data‑driven business cases for process and strategy improvements.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex analytics into clear insights.

Ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple initiatives, and deliver results in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.

Posting End Date: 

28 Mar 2026

*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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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.

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