Senior Lead Analytics Consultant

Wells Fargo

. Lead governance, oversight, and lifecycle management for Financial Crimes and Sanctions Screening models, including Fircosoft and AI-enabled dispositioning solutions .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $239,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Crimes and Model Risk Management, with a strong focus on governance, oversight, and lifecycle management of models. Proficient in AI and machine learning applications, regulatory compliance, and performance monitoring to enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

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Financial Crimes ExperienceModel Risk ManagementAI And Machine Learning GovernanceSQL ProficiencyCAMS Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingData AnalyticsModel ValidationQuantitative AnalysisPerformance MonitoringKPI DevelopmentModel Use ChecksChange ManagementRegulatory ComplianceDocumentation Standards

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingCross-Functional CollaborationProject ManagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

FircosoftSASPythonSQLTableauPower BIExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCRCMCFEFRMPMPSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Sanctions ScreeningAMLFinancial CrimesModel GovernanceOperational Risk ManagementAudit RequirementsModel Lifecycle ManagementGovernance FrameworksRegulatory ExaminationsControl Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead governance, oversight, and lifecycle management for Financial Crimes and Sanctions Screening models, including Fircosoft and AI-enabled dispositioning solutions
Maintain and enhance Model Development Documents, Model Monitoring Programs, and Model Use Checks according to Wells Fargo Model Risk Management standards and Minerva requirements
Rewrite and standardize model documentation, simplify procedures, remove outdated references, and improve documentation quality
Design, implement, and maintain Input, Output, Version, and AI-specific Model Use Checks aligned with Shared Risk Platform requirements
Support execution of Model Development, Implementation, and Use Controls
Coordinate quarterly model performance monitoring, certifications, annual reviews, revalidations, and model change management
Analyze model performance results, key risk indicators, and effectiveness metrics to identify risks, trends, and optimization opportunities
Partner with Model Risk Management, Technology, Financial Crimes Operations, Data Management, and Audit teams
Lead remediation of high-risk issues, audit findings, validation observations, and control-related issues
Develop and enhance monitoring methodologies, sampling approaches, performance metrics, and control procedures
Support implementation activities, deployment testing, and production readiness reviews for model releases and changes
Establish governance frameworks for AI and machine learning solutions, including human-in-the-loop controls, oversight, monitoring, escalation, and kill-switch controls
Evaluate AI and automation opportunities to improve alert dispositioning, model monitoring, and operational efficiency
Present model governance updates, performance results, risk assessments, and remediation progress to senior leadership, governance committees, and regulators

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Analytics, Reporting, Financial Modeling or Statistics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
3+ years of experience in Financial Crimes, Model Risk Management, Compliance, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Model Governance, or related disciplines
Experience supporting sanctions screening platforms such as Fircosoft or similar financial crime systems
Knowledge of Wells Fargo Model Risk Management policies, Minerva, SHRP, and model governance frameworks
Experience with AI, machine learning, Generative AI, or agent-based model governance and monitoring
Familiarity with model validation, quantitative analysis, performance monitoring, and KPI/KRI development
Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, and issue remediation programs
Knowledge of model controls, model use checks, and production implementation testing
Experience developing monitoring programs, threshold methodologies, sampling strategies, and quality assurance reviews
Proficiency with SQL, Python, SAS, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or other analytical tools
Professional certifications such as CAMS, CRCM, CFE, FRM, PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent
Experience supporting model lifecycle activities, including model development, implementation, monitoring, validation, certification, change management, and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, AML, Financial Crimes, or compliance programs
Experience developing and maintaining formal governance documentation, including procedures, controls, methodologies, standards, and technical documentation
Strong understanding of control frameworks, operational risk management, and audit requirements
Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders across business, technology, data, operations, and risk organizations
Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts to senior leadership and regulators
Experience managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and regulatory commitments in a highly controlled environment
Required locations: Charlotte, North Carolina; Irving, Texas; Minneapolis, Minnesota; West Des Moines, Iowa; Tempe, Arizona; or Saint Louis, Missouri
Relocation assistance is not available
This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Incentive opportunities may be available