Lead Analytics Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Analytics Consultant. This role supports the Auto Originations business by providing analytical insights that drive credit strategy and operational improvements.

In this role, you will:

• Advise line of business and companywide functions on business strategies based on research of performance metrics, trends in population distributions, and other complex data analysis to maximize profits and asset growth, and minimize losses within credit risk and other operating standards

• Provide influence and leadership in the identification of new tools and methods to analyze data

• Ensure adherence to compliance and legal regulations and policies on all projects managed

• Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to senior managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor to staff, interns and external contractors

• Develop business strategies that will drive growth, profitability, and competitive advantage for Wells Fargo

• Develop, test, analyze and implement strategies to achieve the financial objective relevant to macro-economic conditions

• Work closely with cross functional teams (Tech, Product, Risk, Operations) to drive impact on a given product, problem, or initiative

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:

• Experience with scripting languages to develop analytics automation

• Ability to use imperfect information to solve complex problems and make strategic recommendations

• Lead development of visualizations and dashboards in Tableau, PowerBI, etc.

• Proven ability to work effectively across teams and organizational levels to make high-impact decisions and complete challenging assignments 

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to drive clarity in ambiguity while dealing with credit and operational problems

• Experience with auto lending

• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills based on analytics

• Adept in data analysis tools and programming (R, Python, SQL, SAS)

• Highly refined and professional verbal and written communications

Job Expectations:

• Willingness to work on-site at one of the stated locations on the job opening.

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Ability to travel up to 5%

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Posting Locations:

• Irving, TX - 4101 Las Colinas Blvd.

• Charlotte, NC - 550 S. Tryon St.

• Chandler, AZ – 2800 S. Price Rd

Posting End Date: 

27 Aug 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.

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.

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