Lead Analytics Consultant-Fraud & Claims Management

Lead Analytics Consultant

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Analytics Consultant within Fraud & Claims Management (FCM) as part of Consumer and Small Business Banking Operations (CSBBO).

In this role, you will:

• Utilize analytic capabilities to perform event-based and root cause analysis in the ACH and on-us check victim fraud space
• Consult and perform complex analyses involving data mining from multiple sources and/or predictive modeling, financial, comparative analysis, customer/demographic analysis, etc.
• Provide insights, develop analytical strategies, performing analytical support and/or modeling regarding a wide array of business initiatives related to fraud
• Present findings and partner in the development or enhancement of fraud strategies and upstream controls to mitigate risk of event/intel and/or loss to Wells Fargo and its clients with specific focus on victim fraud while engaging other fraud strategy and risk teams as needed
• Identify opportunities for statistical models and/or create sophisticated computer modeling approaches to analyze and forecast business performance; participating in and/or leading management information capabilities development work; interpreting and presenting results of analyses and recommendations to senior management
• Ensure adherence to data management/data governance regulations and policies
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, small teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with SAS, SQL, or other data management, reporting and query tools
• 3+ years of experience using data and analytics to inform and develop risk mitigation strategies
• 2+ years experience designing and optimizing complex SQL queries involving table joins and correlated sub-queries on large scale data tables
• 5+ years of experience creating pivot tables and performing data analysis in Excel
• Experience with check and/or ACH data
• Knowledge and understanding of fraud risk and mitigation including strategies to reduce or mitigate loss and fraud exposures
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of research and analysis
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills with ability to turn findings into strategic imperatives
• Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management
• Ability to think creatively to find innovative solutions to complex analytical questions
• Ability to learn and assimilate information from multiple people and sources
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Position Location:

1525 W WT Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC

2800 S Price Rd Chandler, AZ

2200 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE

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 commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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