Lead Data Management Analyst

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking Lead Data Management Analysts to support the establishment of the new Chief Operating Office (COO) Data Domain, supporting enterprise-wide data management initiatives and regulatory priorities.

This role is pivotal in shaping the data strategy, governance, and quality framework for the COO domain, with a strong focus on business-critical use cases, regulatory compliance, and domain-specific data structures.

In this role, you will:

• Organize and lead complex companywide initiatives to ensure that data quality and documentation 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 and designation of data as fit for purpose
• 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 COO in cross-functional groups to develop companywide data governance strategies and manage inter domain implications
• 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:

• Direct experience with Data Management Policy
• Experience working with data management and data governance teams with an understanding of risk and controls required for a sound data domain.
• Strong knowledge and experience in risk and control identification methods and performing assessments.
• Deep technical understanding of data management operations, processes, products, and data management risks and where they manifest risk.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and applicable Corporate Policy requirements in order to identify areas of risk and issues for the LOB and/or provide credible challenge.
• Experience with Enterprise Data Architecture: Proven ability to work with enterprise data models, metadata management tools, and data lineage documentation to support data governance and quality initiatives.
• Proficiency in Data Quality Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as Collibra, Informatica Data Quality, Alation, or similar platforms used for data profiling, monitoring, and stewardship.
• Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to improve data quality and governance.
• Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Change Management Expertise: Experience leading data-related change initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption strategies.
• Knowledge of Financial Services Data Domains: Familiarity with data domains such as customer, product, transaction, and reference data within a financial services context.
• Regulatory Reporting Experience: Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as BCBS 239, CCAR, or GDPR, and experience supporting data requirements for compliance and audit readiness.
• Certifications:
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Collibra Ranger or similar data governance tool certification

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Hybrid work schedule. Must be able to work from one of the approved job posting locations three (3) days in office & two (2) days remote.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Job Location:

• 109845-NC-Brigham Building, Charlotte
• 120001 1004 W Chandler Blvd AZ-CHANDLER
• 109667 600 S 4th St., 9th floor Minneapolis, MN
• 144246-6051/6061 N State Hwy 161 IRVING, TX 75038
• 192661 22037 7th Ave S DES MOINES, WA 98198
• 109022- 2200 Concord Pike WILMINGTON, DE 19803
   

**Required location(s) listed above. **Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

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