Analytics Director - Commercial Banking Operations & Corporate Investment Banking Lending Operations DAR

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a seasoned Analytical leader to join the Wholesale Operations DAR leadership team. This role will be responsible for advancing and delivering insights and analytical products that support Commercial Banking Operations and Corporate & Investment Bank Lending Operations.

Wells Fargo’s Global Operations team provides middle and back-office services for all five of Wells Fargo’s Lines of Business, including Consumer and Small Business Banking, Consumer Lending, Wealth and Investment Management, Commercial Banking, and the Corporate and Investment Bank, as well as Enterprise Functions. These services are delivered across locations in the US, India, and the Philippines.

The Data, Analytics, and Reporting (DAR) team is at the forefront of transforming Global Operations’ data and analytics capabilities by modernizing our platform and adopting advanced machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. This position reports to the Head of the Wholesale Operations DAR team, which supports Wealth and Investment Management, Commercial Banking, and Corporate and Investment Bank Operations.

In this role, you will:

• Analytics Strategy Development – Develop and execute an analytics strategy that provides actionable insights to support the objectives of Commercial Banking Operations (CBO) and Corporate & Investment Bank Lending Operations (CIBLO).

• Complex Data Solutions – Responsible for creating and overseeing extremely complex data products, predictive data models, NLP solutions, and other optimization algorithms.

• Data Storytelling & Influence – Translate complex models into business language, tell clear and compelling data stories, and influence decision making without overwhelming stakeholders with technical detail.

• Executive Partnership – Become a trusted advisor and collaborate closely with CBO & CIBLO executive leaders to understand their business objectives, priorities, and needs, providing them and their teams with data and insights that enable opportunity identification, decision-making, and improved business outcomes.

• Team Leadership & Development – Manage and develop teams of analysts and data scientists in prioritizing and delivering their work, including hypothesis formation, analysis framework, insight generation and delivery.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with horizontal teams in DAR and other departments across the firm to jointly deliver projects, such as AI/ML proof of concept, data governance, and data product development.

• Product Innovation – Support and/or lead the launch of new analytical products that are widely used and deliver measurable results for our operational partners.

• Culture Building – Foster a culture focused on talent development, analytical rigor, client focused, and teamwork.

• Value Measurement – Enhance, standardize, and measure value creation across all projects.

• Risk & Compliance Oversight – Ensure strong risk management and adherence to data governance, policies, and compliance requirements.

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Required Qualifications:

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

• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Analytics Leadership: Proven expertise in analytics or business intelligence, ideally within Commercial or Corporate & Investment Banking environments.

• Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to craft and execute data-driven strategies that drive operational efficiency and business growth.

• Advanced Quantitative Skills: Strong command of quantitative methods to solve complex business problems and uncover actionable insights.

• Executive Stakeholder Management: Track record of influencing and partnering with senior leaders across functions to align analytics initiatives with business priorities.

• Inspirational Team Leadership: Experience leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Operational Insight: Deep understanding of operational analytics, including capacity planning, productivity metrics, and performance optimization.

• Resilient Leadership: Success leading in dynamic, high-pressure environments with the ability to remain focused and effective under tight deadlines.

• Matrixed Influence: Skilled at navigating complex, matrixed organizations and constructively challenging the status quo to drive better outcomes.

• Change Agent: Expertise in leading transformation initiatives and delivering results through influence rather than authority.

• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Global Team Management: Experience managing distributed teams across geographies, including both onshore and offshore resources.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work on site per Wells Fargo's standard operating model in the listed location (hybrid schedule).

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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

Posting Location:

• Charlotte, NC

The Global Operations functions adhere to a location strategy; therefore, your candidacy may be determined based on your current location. Remote work locations are not available for these roles, so if you are not in a location listed on the posting, you must commit to self-relocation within an agreed upon timeframe.

Posting End Date: 

*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.

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