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Wells Fargo · 3 days ago

Technical Data Analyst (contract)

Charlotte, NC

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced Analytics Consultant to join the Financial Crimes Analytics and Monitoring Solutions (FCAMS) team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining advanced models for detecting unusual transaction patterns and supporting Anti Money Laundering (AML) compliance, while overseeing the model lifecycle and ensuring regulatory alignment.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurancePayments

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end development, validation, implementation, and performance monitoring of AML transaction monitoring models

Evaluate model inputs, outputs, and assumptions to ensure appropriate functionality and adherence to regulatory requirements

Develop, maintain, and enhance comprehensive model documentation to support audit, governance, and regulatory review processes

Partner with compliance, risk management, technology, and business teams to optimize model performance and address emerging financial crime risks

Drive model innovation by leveraging big data platforms and advanced analytics techniques

Provide subject matter expertise on AML transaction monitoring strategies and model risk management frameworks

Qualification

AML model developmentSQLPythonBig data toolsFinancial services experienceOracle platformsQuantitative degreeCommunication skills

Required

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Extensive experience in analytics, model development, or related roles within financial services, risk management, or a comparable discipline

Demonstrated experience serving as a model owner or model developer for AML or financial crimes detection models

Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis, model development, and automation

Experience working with big data tools and large-scale financial institution datasets, including high‑volume, complex transaction, customer, and product data

Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related disciplines); an advanced degree is preferred