Lead Data Management Analyst

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Data Management Analyst

In this role, you will:

• Organize and lead complex companywide initiatives to ensure that data quality is maintained so that data can effectively support business processes
• Oversee analysis and reporting in support of regulatory requirements
• Identify and recommend analysis of data quality or integrity issues
• Evaluate data quality metrics and data quality audits to benchmark the state of data quality
• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of data governance standards and procedures
• Identify new data sources and develop recommendations for assessing the quality of new data
• Lead project teams and mentor less experienced staff members
• Recommend remediation of process or control gaps that align to management strategy
• Serve as relationship manager for a line of business
• Consult with and provide recommendations to senior management regarding assessments of the current state of data and metadata quality within area of assigned responsibility
• Represent client in cross-functional groups to develop companywide data governance strategies
• Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to senior managers to coordinate and drive collaboration on solution design and remediation execution

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Data Management, Business Analysis, Analytics, or Project Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Lead Controls and Governance function for Data Platforms group within CIB.
• Identify, assess, evaluate current inventory of business and shared service data quality controls.
• Lead compliance of Data platforms’ control procedures, governance and documentation with the RCSA and Enterprise policy and guidance.
• Liaise with Data Product owners, technology leads, data operations, business control and other functions to ensure remediation, and corrective actions are closed as per compliance.
• Execute and document work in accordance with Wells Fargo Data Governance and Adherence, and Business Controls and policy and guidance.
• Identify and develop compensating controls that mitigate findings from Audit/COSO/ITV/EBCE, and make recommendations to management
• Inform manager of situational issues that might compromise objectivity or independence
• Design and execute tests to verify control effectiveness
• Document work papers according to the standards of the RCSA, Enterprise policy and guidance
• Demonstrate professional skepticism while performing major components of control
• Develop effective test plans for engagements as assigned with limited guidance
• Adhere to data governance standards and procedures.
• Understand the business application development and change management roadmap in partnership with current business and technology application owners, providing insight into potential risks, compliance implications or control gaps.
• Identify new or emerging risks brought upon by business application enhancements, implementations, or sunsets. 
• Participate in moderately complex programs and initiatives related to data quality, governance, and metadata activities.
• Influence, guide and lead less experienced staff within the group.
• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of data governance standards and procedures.
• Lead data focused project teams and mentor less experienced staff members.

Job Expectations:

• University degree in Business or related discipline.
• Experience in Audit, Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of experience with applying and executing, reviewing controls or assurance with business processes
• Should have worked with financial services or financial services management consulting experience
• Experience working within Corporate and Investment Banking, ideally within the front office, business support, business control management, data management, governance or operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Corporate and Investment Banking business functions, processes, and workflows.
• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment, history of building effective partnerships with peers and colleagues.
• Ability to present complex material in an audience appropriate and consumable manner to various levels of the organization. Special emphasis on the interaction between product, technology, and business control teams.
• Deep knowledge and appreciation of controls, audit, or risk methodologies and supporting tools
• Well versed with business controls, procedures. governance requirements for platforms/applications to adhere with.
• Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment, it’s implication and impact on business controls, governance for platforms/applications.
• Experience handling Issue Validation, Remediation, and liaison directly or indirectly.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to summarize and recommend new strategies/solution.
• Experience in Business Controls, Audit, Compliance, Risk and testing.
• Experience presenting status in a manner that informs, and enhances understanding at all levels
• High Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation (THIS COULD BE OPTIONAL)

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.

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