Data Science Manager for Marketing Analytics

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Data Science Manager

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop a team of individual contributor roles conducting a range of analytical and predictive modeling for data science initiatives with low to moderate complexity and risk that drive and influence objectives and products and improve business performance
• Engage stakeholders and internal partners associated with the data-driven insights, patterns, and recommendations made by the data science team
• Identify and recommend opportunities to leverage data science with a focus on actionable insights; lead hypothesis generation around low to moderate critical business problems
• Make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives, and operations of the data science team to meet business objectives; interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with low to moderate complexity within scope of responsibility
• Collaborate with and consult with peers, colleagues, and multiple level managers
• Implement strategies for developing and utilizing advanced analytic data science resources to recommend business solutions and initiatives
• Provide thought leadership to the team on data science best practices, methods, and tools used to maximize output
• Communicate actionable insights and recommendations using data provided by the team in a digestible format to a non-technical audience of varying levels
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for aligned department or business group
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of data science experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science

Desired Qualifications:

• Virtual leadership experience with ability to effectively drive results, provide feedback/direction, and manage and build relationships with leaders and team members in a geographically dispersed team environment.
• Proficient in statistical analysis, data visualization tools such as Tableau, and programming languages such as Python / SAS / R and SQL
• Proven experience in digital marketing with a focus on digital campaigns, consumer behavior and market research
• Strong understanding and experience working on SEO, SEM, social media algorithms, and other digital marketing channels such as Organic, Ads, Social, Email etc.
• Should have experience working with Paid Marketing, Pay per click (PPC), placements, campaigns etc.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven experience working with large datasets and databases, extracting meaningful insights to inform marketing strategies
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.
• Ability to work cohesively and collaborate with analytic functions throughout the organization
• Relationship management experience with business and technology partners
• Experience working with complex data environments.
• Experience with providing detailed, thorough, and accurate documentation procedures and repeatability standards.
• Ability enforcing accountability for high quality work among a large number of analysts.
• Experience in gathering, analyzing and interpreting large datasets.
• Knowledge and understanding of consumer lending data and analytics.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Expectation

• Ability to identify data root cause issues with the ability to create immediate solutions.
• Ability to motivate staff to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.

Posting End Date: 

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

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: 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.

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.