Lead Analytics Consultant – Fraud Strategy, Analytics

Wells Fargo

. Lead fraud strategy development, implementation, and optimization across multiple lending and card portfolios .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fraud strategy development, implementation, and optimization, with a strong focus on analytics, risk management, and compliance. Capable of leading cross-functional teams to deliver effective fraud mitigation solutions and performance monitoring.

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Fraud Strategy DevelopmentAnalytics ExperienceRisk ManagementFraud Detection PlatformsModel Oversight

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Hard Skills

Complex AnalyticsFraud Decision StrategiesBusiness Rules DesignPerformance MonitoringStrategy OptimizationDecision EnginesFraud Risk GovernanceControl Management Practices

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingInfluence

Tools & Technologies

Fraud Detection PlatformsPerformance Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Credit CardsConsumer LendingRetail ServicesSmall Business LendingCompliance Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead fraud strategy development, implementation, and optimization across multiple lending and card portfolios
Analyze fraud trends, attack patterns, and emerging threats to identify opportunities for enhanced detection and prevention
Design, test, implement, and monitor fraud decision strategies, business rules, and automated controls
Perform complex analytics to evaluate fraud performance, operational impacts, customer outcomes, and portfolio risk
Partner with Fraud, Risk, Operations, Technology, Product, and Data teams to deliver end-to-end fraud mitigation solutions
Provide ongoing oversight and performance monitoring of fraud models, risk scores, and third-party vendor capabilities
Develop management reporting, performance dashboards, and executive-level recommendations
Support fraud technology initiatives and new product launches by identifying risks, designing controls, and measuring outcomes
Lead investigations into significant fraud events and emerging attack vectors, translating findings into actionable strategies
Advise line of business and companywide functions on business strategies based on research of performance metrics, trends in population distributions, and other complex data analysis
Provide influence and leadership in identifying new tools and methods to analyze data
Ensure adherence to compliance and legal regulations and policies on all projects managed
Provide updates on project logs, monthly budget forecasts, monthly newsletters, and operations reviews
Assist managers in building quarterly and annual plans and forecast future market research needs
Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor to staff, interns, and external contractors

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education
5+ years of fraud strategy, risk management, or related experience
Experience with credit cards, consumer lending, retail services, or small business lending products
Familiarity with fraud detection platforms and third-party fraud solutions
Experience with models, scorecards, strategy optimization, or decision engines
Knowledge of fraud risk governance, model oversight, and control management practices
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits
Competitive compensation
Programs supporting work-life balance and well-being
Relocation assistance is not available for this position