Lead Data Management Analyst

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Data Management Analyst

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:

• +5 years of experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, and Data Lifecycle Management.
• Strong expertise in Data Management policies, standards, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Good understanding of industry best practices, including data governance operating models, risk management, compliance requirements, and data stewardship.
• Proven experience supporting and leading data management and governance initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Strong knowledge of data quality management, data lineage, metadata management, master data management (MDM), and governance controls.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, analytics, and process optimization tools such as Alteryx, Power Platform, Python, Power BI, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, tracking, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into practical data management solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence business partners and leadership.
• Proven ability to develop executive-ready presentations, dashboards, scorecards, and reporting materials that effectively communicate governance and business outcomes.
• Experience driving process improvements and operational excellence through automation and standardization initiatives.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

Job Expectations:

• Own and drive Data Management and Data Governance initiatives to ensure successful delivery of business objectives, governance requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Apply and promote Data Management policies, standards, procedures, and governance controls, ensuring consistent adoption across supported business areas.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and collaboration across business, operations, and technology teams to drive alignment, issue resolution, and successful outcomes.
• Drive AI, automation, and process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, improve data quality, reduce manual effort, and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage projects and deliverables effectively, including planning, execution, risk management, dependency tracking, status reporting, and timely delivery.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance compliance through monitoring, controls, assessments, issue identification, and remediation activities.
• Develop executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and presentations, providing clear insights on governance performance, risks, KPIs, and business impact.
• Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, translating complex data management concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders and leadership.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, promoting accountability, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive key performance metrics and operational excellence, proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen governance maturity, improve processes, and deliver measurable business value.

Posting End Date: 

*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.

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