Lead Data Management Analyst

Wells Fargo is back in the office collaborating for fabulous outcomes!This role is hybrid and in the office three days a week and work from home two days a week.There is no visa sponsorship or visa transfers for this role.We are seeking a Senior Lead Data Management Analyst within the Chief Data Office (CDO) to lead the evolution of enterprise governance for permissible data use. This is a highly visible role at the intersection of data governance, risk management, and AI enablement, responsible for shaping how the organization governs the use of data across business activities, analytics, and emerging technologies. The focus is not on determining whether data is "good" or "bad," but on establishing the policies, controls, and decision frameworks that ensure data is used appropriately, consistently, and in accordance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.As data becomes a strategic asset and AI adoption accelerates, this role will help define the future-state governance model for permissible data use across the enterprise. Working with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance, privacy, technology, and risk organizations, you will drive governance strategy, influence policy and operating model decisions, and build scalable governance capabilities that enable innovation while managing risk.Optimal candidates will have governed permissible use data. In this role, you will:Establish and operate centralized enterprise governance for permissible data use, covering all data types across Data Domains and lines of business.Contribute to enterprise policies, procedures and roles for permissible data use in partnership with Enterprise Data Governance and key risk and control stakeholders.Design, document, and maintain end‑to‑end processes and controls for data use governance, including intake, review, approval, exception handling, evidence management, monitoring, and auditability.Ensure effective and efficient engagement with AI governance processes, embedding data use requirements into analytics, AI, and model development and lifecycle activities.Align data use governance with related enterprise policies and frameworks as appropriate, including legal, compliance, privacy, information security, Model Risk Management, and third‑party risk management.Define requirements and drive prioritization of tooling enhancements with product‑owning organizations to support scalable workflows, approvals, documentation, and reporting.Develop operational reporting and metrics to provide transparency into data use activity, adherence to standards, exceptions, and emerging risk themes.Provide guidance and enablement to data domains and lines of business, including playbooks, templates, standards, and training materials to support consistent execution.Leverage industry benchmarks and best practices to continuously improve the firm’s approach to governing permissible data use and responsible AI.Identify, escalate, and drive remediation of data use governance risks, including root‑cause analysis and enhancements to preventative and detective controls.Communicate clearly and effectively with senior stakeholdersRequired 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, educationExperience in enterprise data governance, data risk management, privacy‑adjacent controls, or related disciplines within a large, complex organization.Demonstrated practitioner experience designing and operating permissible data use governance, including purpose limitation, approvals, exceptions, monitoring, and evidence management.Experience governing enterprise-wide data use, with strong understanding of legal, regulatory, contractual, and internal policy requirements.Experience engaging with AI governance and/or Model Risk Management processes, particularly as they relate to data sourcing and data permissions.Strong background in process design, control development, and documentation, including sustainable operating models and audit‑ready artifacts.Desired Qualifications:Experience defining governance requirements and partnering with tooling or platform teams to deliver scalable workflow and reporting capabilities.Proven ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders (legal, compliance, privacy, information security, analytics, technology, third‑party risk) without direct authority.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, well‑structured executive level presentations and governance materials.Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to identify risk patterns and recommend targeted control enhancements.Posting End Date: 9 Sep 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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 DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells 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.SummaryLocation: CHARLOTTE, NC; IRVING, TXType: Full time