About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Analytics Director in Minneapolis, MN.
This role requires executive-level capability to partner effectively with Senior Wholesale Operations leaders and peer analytics leadership to drive a broad portfolio of complex initiatives that spans across Wholesale Operations business units: capacity/workforce analytics, risk prioritization methodology, development of our strategic AI-ready semantic layer, and a next-generation experience for analytics users.
The position is expected to lead enterprise-scale data, analytics, and reporting efforts that require both strategic influence and deep technical expertise.
In this role, you will:
- Manage and develop a team of senior, specialized analytics professionals in planning, coordinating, and executing data projects and results-oriented intelligence that support business objectives
- Maintain functional ownership of various aspects including technical advisory, delivery infrastructure, communication, and engagement strategy and other key strategic aspects of the function
- Identify opportunities and strategies to integrate external market factors that impact or drive business outcomes
- Build analytical capabilities and manage forecasting, reporting, and data distribution tools and processes
- Manage and direct multiple levels of managers to ensure effective consultation and recommendations based on data analysis
- Interpret and develop a range of guidelines for compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
- Interface with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums
- Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals including senior leadership to predict current and future needs and achieve consistent application of definitions, measurements, and interpretation
- Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives
- Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ 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
- 2+ years of experience operating as an analytics manager within financial services
- 2+ years of experience delivering innovative data products with tangible Return on Investment (ROI)
Desired Qualifications:
- Proficiency in various data analytics technologies including: Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Direct experience and knowledge of various functions and processes in Capital Markets Operations, Lending Operations, and Investment Management Operations
- Prior delivery of broad scale analytics solutions related to workforce analytics, email intelligence, and senior leadership reporting
- Technical capability in Python or similar programming language to support and supervise development from within the team
Job Expectations:
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule for three days in office two days remote
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Candidate must reside within a reasonable commute to a location listed in the posting
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- 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
Posting End Date:
28 Oct 2026
*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
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.