Head of Customer Data Strategy & Governance jobs in United States
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Wells Fargo ยท 22 hours ago

Head of Customer Data Strategy & Governance

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director of Customer Data Strategy & Governance to lead the design and delivery of a multi-phase customer data strategy. This role involves establishing a trusted foundation for customer data supporting BSA/AML operations and embedding AI-driven insights to enhance risk management and business decision-making.

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Responsibilities

Define and execute the customer data strategy for BSA/AML across Shared Services Operations, aligned with CDO policies and enterprise data standards
Design and operationalize a centralized customer data mart, consolidating BSA/AML-relevant customer attributes into a single authoritative view
Embed AI and machine learning capabilities to improve entity resolution, customer risk segmentation, and anomaly detection
Align governance frameworks to ensure data quality, lineage, and ownership are clearly defined within the BSA/AML data lifecycle
Partner across risk, operations, and technology teams to modernize platforms, simplify data flows, and eliminate duplication
Standardize customer data models and definitions across business lines to improve interoperability and data reuse
Deliver actionable insights by transforming customer data into a strategic asset that supports regulatory compliance and operational efficiency
Lead and develop a cross-functional team to deliver measurable outcomes and sustained data quality improvements

Qualification

Data strategyBSA/AML expertiseAI/ML initiativesCustomer data managementData governance modelsCross-functional team developmentInfluencing skillsData quality improvementLeadership experience

Required

8+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, including Management or leadership experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of management or leadership experience

Preferred

8+ years of experience in data strategy, customer data management, or regulatory transformation within financial services
Deep expertise in BSA/AML data architecture, KYC processes, and regulatory data requirements
Proven ability to deliver enterprise-scale data modernization and AI/ML initiatives
Strong understanding of CDO governance models and data domain operating frameworks
Executive presence with the ability to influence across risk, operations, and technology leadership
Demonstrated success driving measurable improvements in data quality, transparency, and reuse

Benefits

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

Company

Wells Fargo

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Wells Fargo & Company is a financial services firm that provides banking, insurance, investments, and mortgage services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-10-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Charlie Scharf
CEO
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Fernando Rivas
CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking
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