About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Data Management Analyst.
The Independent Testing & Validation team is responsible for the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise in alignment with the Risk Management Framework and ensuring effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.
This role is in the Data Analytics Services Team (DAS) within Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V). DAS is a centralized team that operates as a second line of defense over the regulatory and risk reporting validating various engagements including RCSA, Target Testing, Incremental Compliance Testing and remediations. The team is an integral part of the Company’s control environment and provides credible challenge to each control within each line of business. DAS has enterprise-wide exposure to lines of business, regulatory and risk reporting. This specific role validates all controls within the Consumer and Small Business Banking (CSBB) and Wealth Investment Management (WIM) business lines utilizing a variety of analytical tools including SAS, SQL, SAS Viya, GitHub, Tableau, Microsoft BI, SharePoint Online.
In this role, you will:
Organize and lead complex companywide initiatives to ensure that data quality is maintained so that data can effectively support business processes
Oversee analysis and reporting in support of regulatory requirements
Identify and recommend analysis of data quality or integrity issues
Evaluate data quality metrics and data quality audits to benchmark the state of data quality
Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of data governance standards and procedures
Identify new data sources and develop recommendations for assessing the quality of new data
Lead project teams and mentor less experienced staff members
Recommend remediation of process or control gaps that align to management strategy
Serve as relationship manager for a line of business
Consult with and provide recommendations to senior management regarding assessments of the current state of data and metadata quality within area of assigned responsibility
Represent client in cross-functional groups to develop companywide data governance strategies
Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to senior managers to coordinate and drive collaboration on solution design and remediation execution
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Data Management, Business Analysis, Analytics, or Project Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Desired Qualifications:
Develop and lead programs, initiatives for data quality, governance, and metadata activities
Design and conduct complex analysis to identify and remediate data quality or integrity issues and to identify and remediate process or control gaps
Analyze, assess, and test data controls and data systems to ensure quality and risk compliance standards are met
Identify data quality metrics and executes data quality audits to benchmark the state of data quality
Adhere to data governance standards and procedures
Develop recommendations for optimal approaches to resolve data quality issues
Develop and implement plans for assessing the quality of new data sources
Drive planning and coordination on low to medium sized remediation efforts, acting as central point of contact
Leverage domain expertise and data, business, or process analysis to inform and support solution design
Consult with clients to assess the current state of data and metadata quality within area of assigned responsibility
Participate in cross-functional groups to develop companywide data governance strategies
Provide input into communication routines with stakeholders, business partners, and experienced leaders
Lead project teams and mentor less experienced staff members
Serve as relationship manager for a line of business
5+ years of SAS or related experience
3+ years of analytics experience
1+ years of data visualization (Tableau, SAS VA, Microsoft BI etc) experience.
5+ years of experience working with Wealth and Investment Management applications, systems, and data
SAS programming experience in complex data manipulations
SAS Macro Processing
Knowledge and understanding of data visualization reports/dashboards
Version control within GitHubKnowledge and understanding of database querying and creating ad hoc reporting results using SQL or similar querying methods
Source data from multiple sources
Provide clear documentation of code
Develop relationships with and collaborate with others to clarify and develop requirements
Produce independent populations/samples for high priority or complex control activity reviews
Knowledge and understanding of version management within GitHub
Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
Ability to clearly express ideas and proposed solutions
Ability to partner as a team member resource
Ability to take initiative, identify opportunities and implement change
Good attention to detail and accuracy skills
Good data analytical and validation skills
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Wells Fargo data analysis experience
A BS/BA degree or higher.
Job Expectations:
Shift Timings: 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Posting End Date:
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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.
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