Lead Data Management Analyst

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking Lead Data Management Analysts to support the establishment of the new Chief Operating Office (COO) Data Domain, supporting enterprise-wide data management initiatives and regulatory priorities.

This role is pivotal in shaping the data strategy, governance, and quality framework for the COO domain, with a strong focus on business-critical use cases, regulatory compliance, and domain-specific data structures.

In this role, you will:

• Organize and lead complex companywide initiatives to ensure that data quality and documentation 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 and designation of data as fit for purpose
• 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 COO in cross-functional groups to develop companywide data governance strategies and manage inter domain implications
• 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:

• Direct experience with Data Management Policy
• Experience working with data management and data governance teams with an understanding of risk and controls required for a sound data domain.
• Strong knowledge and experience in risk and control identification methods and performing assessments.
• Deep technical understanding of data management operations, processes, products, and data management risks and where they manifest risk.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and applicable Corporate Policy requirements in order to identify areas of risk and issues for the LOB and/or provide credible challenge.
• Experience with Enterprise Data Architecture: Proven ability to work with enterprise data models, metadata management tools, and data lineage documentation to support data governance and quality initiatives.
• Proficiency in Data Quality Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as Collibra, Informatica Data Quality, Alation, or similar platforms used for data profiling, monitoring, and stewardship.
• Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to improve data quality and governance.
• Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Change Management Expertise: Experience leading data-related change initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption strategies.
• Knowledge of Financial Services Data Domains: Familiarity with data domains such as customer, product, transaction, and reference data within a financial services context.
• Regulatory Reporting Experience: Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as BCBS 239, CCAR, or GDPR, and experience supporting data requirements for compliance and audit readiness.
• Certifications:
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Collibra Ranger or similar data governance tool certification

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Hybrid work schedule. Must be able to work from one of the approved job posting locations three (3) days in office & two (2) days remote.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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