Job description

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on **Vice President-level Lead Data Scientist** to join our **Global Payments & Liquidity (GPL)** team. In this role, you will work with senior leaders to uncover insights, solve complex problems, and build data-driven solutions that fuel growth, improve products, and deepen customer engagement. You will analyze product portfolios, identify strategic opportunities, and design solutions that deepen customer relationships and accelerate GPL’s growth. • *In this role you will:** + Partner and consult with business leaders to understand strategic goals and translate them into data science initiatives. + Lead the design and implementation of complex solutions and deliverables by utilizingadvanced statistical techniques and Machine learning models. + Collaborate with data engineering and business analysts to ensure scalable and secure deployment of analytics solutions. + Enforce and establish best practices related to data quality and governance. + Ensure data quality, model accuracy, and reproducibility through rigorous validation and documentation. + Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • *Required Qualifications:** + 5+ years of data science experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education + 5+ years of hands-on programming using SQL + 5+ years of Python experience + 1+ years of experience in a leadership or mentorship role + **Must have completed a Master's degree level or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, Business Analytics, or computer science** • *Desired Qualifications:** + Prior experience supporting Agile product teams in a corporate environment + Strong understanding of banking products and services, including Treasury/Transaction Services in areas such as payables and receivables and working capital solutions + Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). • *Job Expectations:** + **This role will be required to work on-site in Charlotte, NC. Candidates outside of commuting distance must be willing to relocate.** • *Base Salary Range for Charlotte, NC:** **$139,000.00 - $217,000.00 annually. Role is eligible for annual discretionary performance bonus.** • *Posting End Date:** 26 Sep 2025 • *_*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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. • *Applicants with Disabilities** To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) . • *Drug and Alcohol Policy** Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more. • *Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:** a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. • *Req Number:** R-475288 We are seeking a visionary and hands-on **Vice President-level Lead Data Scientist** to join our **Global Payments & Liquidity (GPL)** team. In this role, you will work with senior leaders to uncover insights, solve complex problems, and build data-driven solutions that fuel growth, improve products, and deepen customer engagement. You will analyze product portfolios, identify strategic opportunities, and design solutions that deepen customer relationships and accelerate GPL’s growth. • *In this role you will:** + Partner and consult with business leaders to understand strategic goals and translate them into data science initiatives. + Lead the design and implementation of complex solutions and deliverables by utilizingadvanced statistical techniques and Machine learning models. + Collaborate with data engineering and business analysts to ensure scalable and secure deployment of analytics solutions. + Enforce and establish best practices related to data quality and governance. + Ensure data quality, model accuracy, and reproducibility through rigorous validation and documentation. + Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • *Required Qualifications:** + 5+ years of data science experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education + 5+ years of hands-on programming using SQL + 5+ years of Python experience + 1+ years of experience in a leadership or mentorship role + **Must have completed a Master's degree level or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, Business Analytics, or computer science** • *Desired Qualifications:** + Prior experience supporting Agile product teams in a corporate environment + Strong understanding of banking products and services, including Treasury/Transaction Services in areas such as payables and receivables and working capital solutions + Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). • *Job Expectations:** + **This role will be required to work on-site in Charlotte, NC. Candidates outside of commuting distance must be willing to relocate.** • *Base Salary Range for Charlotte, NC:** **$139,000.00 - $217,000.00 annually. Role is eligible for annual discretionary performance bonus.** • *Posting End Date:** 26 Sep 2025 • *_*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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. • *Applicants with Disabilities** To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) . • *Drug and Alcohol Policy** Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more. • *Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:** a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. • *Req Number:** R-475288

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