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Wells Fargo

Lead Data Science Consultant

Wells Fargo

Published 01 Apr 2026
Hyderabad, India
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python
SQL

Key skills

Data Science
Computer Science
Technical Leadership
Statistics
Modelling
Quantitative
Mathematics
Physics
Economics
Forecasting
Optimization
Cloud
Visualization

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Description

\\\\About this role:\\\\ Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Data Science Consultant. \\\\In this role, you will:\\\\ \\+ Lead complex initiatives by utilizing data-driven, advanced analytical, statistical techniques, algorithms, or models to make actionable insights, trends, recommendations, including those that are cross-functional with broad impact acting as key participant in large-scale planning \\+ Review and analyze complex, multi-faceted, larger-scale, or longer-term business, operational, or technical challenges that require in-depth hypothesis generation and advanced analysis of multiple parts, including intangibles or unprecedented factors \\+ Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring an expertise in analytical thinking to resolve abstract business issues that influence and lead broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives \\+ Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to senior managers to drive recommendations and strategies based on data driven, analytical insights, trends, and patterns that will resolve issues and achieve goals; may lead projects, teams or serve as a peer mentor \\+ Execute complex analytical experiments and create innovative statistical models to discover solutions for abstract business problems across various domains \\+ Interpret and analyze data, using advanced analytics modeling methods and programming, to recommend ways to solve problems and influence business decisions and strategies \\+ Provide consultation to peers on data science best practices, methods, and tools to leverage \\+ Communicate actionable insights and recommendations using data in a digestible format to a non-technical audience of varying levels \\\\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 \\+ Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science \\\\Desired Qualifications:\\\\ \\+ Experience developing or supporting capacity forecasting, productivity, or workforce optimization models. \\+ Demonstrated understanding of the U.S. home mortgage business and related processes is highly desirable. \\\\Job Expectations:\\\\ \\+ Own endtoend delivery of analytics solutions, from problem framing and hypothesis development through execution, validation, and business adoption. \\+ Act as a thought partner to stakeholders, proactively translating business needs into analytical approaches and driving alignment between analytics, technology, and business teams. \\+ Design and guide scalable analytics solutions leveraging Python, SQL, cloud platforms, data lake architectures, and federated query technologies to ensure robustness and reusability. \\+ Provide technical leadership and mentorship, setting standards for analytical rigor, best practices, and effective use of data science tools and methodologies. \\+ Communicate insights with clarity and influence, using data storytelling and visualization to enable confident decisionmaking among technical and nontechnical audiences. \\\\Posting End Date:\\\\ 2 Apr 2026 \\\\\\\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 units 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 () . \\\\Drug and Alcohol Policy\\\\ Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our 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-527399

Required Qualifications and Skills

The role requires a minimum of five years of data science experience, which can be demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education. Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science. Experience in developing or supporting capacity forecasting, productivity, or workforce optimization models is desired. A demonstrated understanding of the U.S. home mortgage business and related processes is also considered highly desirable.

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About the company

Wells Fargo

Size

192857

HQ

San Francisco, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargos vision is to satisfy our customers financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through more than 7,300 locations, 12,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in over 40 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 250,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 41 on Fortunes 2022 rankings of Americas largest corporations. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women. Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. © 2016 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

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