Wells Fargo

Lead Data Scientist - Branch Banking Analytics

Wells Fargo$120K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of data science experience or equivalent through various means
  • Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, or computer science
  • Experience in applying quantitative techniques to solve business problems
  • Proficiency in SQL, SAS, and Python; knowledge of statistical modeling a plus
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
  • Experience in financial services or customer analytics
  • Strong ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced analysis on branch performance and banker productivity
  • Build and optimize performance KPIs to evaluate trends and identify opportunities
  • Identify sales drivers, customer engagement, retention, and operational efficiency
  • Partner with stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives
  • Influence stakeholders across functions
  • Lead complex analytics initiatives using diverse data sets
  • Design experiments and frameworks to quantify business outcomes
  • Synthesize complex data into actionable insights and communicate effectively
  • Define analytical methods and guide best practices across the team

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Opportunity for career growth through project leadership
  • Access to a collaborative team environment
  • Exposure to various financial and analytical challenges
  • Travel opportunities to enhance professional networking
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo’s Branch Decision Sciences team within Digital, Data & AI is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to help drive data-informed decisions for branch banking leaders. This role identifies opportunities to improve customer growth, banker effectiveness, branch productivity, and network performance while translating complex analytics into clear, actionable business recommendations.

In this role, you will:

  • Conduct advanced analysis on branch performance and banker productivity

  • Build and optimize banker and branch-level KPIs, to evaluate performance and activity trends, and identify gaps and opportunities

  • Identify drivers of sales, customer engagement, retention, and operational efficiency

  • Partner with branch stakeholders, finance, and product teams to execute on strategy

  • Influence cross-functional stakeholders and partners

  • Lead moderately complex analytics initiatives independently, using complex large structured and unstructured data sets from various sources

  • Design experiments and measurement frameworks to quantify business outcomes.

  • Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations, and communicate effectively through compelling executive-level storytelling, high-quality presentations, data visualizations, and impactful dashboards

  • Define analytical approaches rather than only executing them

  • Balance business priorities, statistical rigor, and practical implementation

  • Guide analytic best practices across the team

Required Qualifications:  

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

  • Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience applying quantitative and analytical techniques to identify trends, solve business problems, and inform decision-making

  • Proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python; moderate statistical modeling is a plus

  • Working knowledge of data visualization tools, preferably Power BI or Tableau

  • Experience with business performance analytics and KPI development.

  • Financial services, retail/branch banking, or customer analytics experience

  • Ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives and build productive working relationships across business and technical teams

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Posting Location(s):

  • 401 Las Colinas Blvd. Bldg B – Irving, Texas 752039

  • 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy – West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

  • 401 S Tryon St. – Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Required locations listed.  

Posting End Date:

13 Aug 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

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Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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