We are seeking a strategic and hands-on VP level Lead Data Scientist to join our Strategy, Digital and Innovation team. In this role, you will lead a small team of data scientists and analytic consultants, working closely with business stakeholders to deliver advanced analytic models and forecasting solutions that drive financial strategy and operational efficiency.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping how data science informs Treasury operations, liquidity planning, risk management, and financial forecasting. This role requires conducing in-depth analysis of product portfolios, identifying gaps, and providing insights on complementary products or services to customers to enhance Treasury-related business relationships.

In this role you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of complex initiatives and deliverables by utilizing data driven solutions, advanced analytics models, statistical technique and algorithms.

• Partner and consult with business leaders to understand strategic goals and translate them into data science initiatives.

• Mentor and guide a small team of data scientists and analytic consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• Develop and maintain robust forecasting models using time series analysis, regression, and machine learning techniques.

• Ensure data quality, model accuracy, and reproducibility through rigorous validation and documentation.

• Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Collaborate with data engineering and IT teams to ensure scalable and secure deployment of analytics solutions.

• Enforce and establish best practices related to data quality and governance.

Required Qualifications:

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

• 5+ years of hands-on programming using SQL

• 5+ years of Python experience

• 1+ years of experience in a leadership or mentorship role

• Must have completed a Master's degree level or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, Business Analytics, or computer science

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of banking products and services, including Treasury/Transaction Services

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Exposure to MLOps practices and model deployment pipelines.

Job Expectations:

• This role will be required to work on-site. Candidates outside of commuting distance to must be willing to relocate.

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$111,100.00 - $237,100.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:

11 Jul 2025

* 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

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.

Req Number: R-470189