Wells Fargo

Senior Lead Data Science Consultant

Wells Fargo$159K — $279K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of data science experience or equivalent through work, training, military experience, or education
  • Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline (e.g., mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, computer science)
  • Experience in banking, financial services, or customer analytics
  • Expertise in advanced analytics and data tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, SAS)
  • Strong analytical skillset with experience in data analysis and modeling

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and opportunities
  • Design analytical frameworks to support strategic initiatives and reporting
  • Ensure outputs are accurate and meet data governance standards
  • Execute complex experiments and develop statistical models
  • Communicate findings to inform strategy and decisions
  • Build presentations for senior leaders and executive committees
  • Act as a trusted analytics advisor across the organization

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Data Science Consultant within our analytics team for Business Banking. This role will be responsible for developing and delivering advanced customer and banker placement analytics, including segmentation, portfolio optimization, performance analysis, and opportunity sizing.


In this role, you will:

  • Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to customer coverage, banker capacity, and client outcomes.
  • Design repeatable analytical frameworks to support strategic initiatives, governance reviews, and leadership reporting.
  • Ensure analytical outputs are accurate, auditable, and aligned with enterprise data and governance standards.
  • Execute highly complex analytical experiments and create innovative statistical models to discover solutions for abstract business problems across various domains
  • Partner with sales leadership teams to inform placement strategy and customer alignment decisions.
  • Support enterprise initiatives related to customer assignment, servicing models, and coverage optimization.
  • Translate analytical findings into clear business recommendations, highlighting tradeoffs and implications.
  • Build executiveready presentations (PowerPoint and verbal) for senior leaders, including SVPs and executive committees.
  • Clearly communicate complex analytical concepts to nontechnical audiences using data storytelling and visualizations.
  • Respond to adhoc leadership requests with concise, highimpact analyses and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional partners (Analytics, Banking, Risk, Operations, Technology).
  • Support governance processes by ensuring analytical outputs meet internal standards and documentation requirements.
  • Act as a trusted analytics advisor to stakeholders across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ 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 in banking, financial services, customer analytics, or coverage/placement models
  • Expertise in advanced analytics and data tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, SAS) with hands-on experience in deep-dive analysis and data mining
  • Proficiency in data visualization and BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) to develop interactive dashboards and reporting frameworks
  • Experience developing KPI frameworks, building business cases, and quantifying the financial impact of strategic initiatives
  • Familiarity with governance, risk, or compliance considerations in analytics.
  • Strong experience engaging executive stakeholders, including delivering clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Strong analytical skillset, including experience with data analysis, modeling, and interpretation.
  • Experience working with structured datasets from enterprise data sources.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to align analytics initiatives to enterprise goals, risk considerations, and regulatory/compliance needs
  • Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.


Job Expectations:

  • Position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Locations:

  • 401 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC
  • 600 S 4th St Minneapolis, MN
  • 2700 S. Price Rd. Chandler, AZ

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$159,000.00 - $279,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit 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:

27 Jun 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.

Benefits and Rewards

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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