About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Analytics Consultant in Payment Fraud Analytics Team under Fraud Detection Services as part of Fraud & Claims Management (FCM)

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives including those that are cross-functional with broad impact and act as key participant in driving the company credit culture, desire, and business performance for Payment Risk
• Review and analyze complex strategies, programs and policies with a direct and significant impact on first party fraud and payment risk
• Receive direction from leaders
• Exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Interact with internal and external customers
• Collaborate with business and risk oversight for developing effective first party fraud and payment risk strategies
• Interact with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies on payment risk related topics

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in fraud risk and mitigation including strategies to reduce or mitigate loss and fraud exposures
• 4+ years of experience with SAS, SQL, Power BI, Python or other data management, reporting and query tools
• 4+ years of experience using data and analytics to inform and develop risk mitigation strategies
• 3+ years' experience designing and optimizing complex SQL queries involving table joins and correlated sub-queries on large scale data tables
• 6+ years of experience creating pivot tables and performing data analysis in Excel
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills with ability to turn findings into strategic imperatives
• Experience with strategy development and implementation
• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with other business and functional areas

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Locations:

Charlotte, NC, Chandler, AZ

Posting End Date: 

21 Apr 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.