Data Management Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Data Management Manager

In this role, you will:

• Make decisions and resolve issues regarding operational execution for data governance, data quality or metadata
• Recommend strategies to prioritize and remediate data quality issues that align with business needs or regulatory compliance initiatives
• Identify and recommend opportunities for the development of audits and controls structured around business processes and data quality target state and metadata standards
• Manage and develop team of individual contributor roles with low to moderate complexity focused on defining data quality requirements and delivering on data integrity initiatives
• Manage operational execution of activities related to all stages of the remediation lifecycle
• Direct team in developing solutions, tools and processes used to maintain a common companywide data quality, control standards and data sourcing
• Collaborate with and consult with peers, colleagues, and multiple level managers to ensure consistent approach and direction on companywide remediation efforts
• Serve as single point of contact for escalations on low to moderate complexity issues
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Data Management, Business Research, Analytics, or Project Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of Leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Establish and maintain robust data control frameworks across critical data processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Drive operational excellence in data management by identifying inefficiencies, implementing automation, and continuously improving data services.
• Proactively identify and mitigate data-related risks, ensuring early detection and resolution of control gaps.
• Oversee data governance and quality initiatives, ensuring consistency, completeness, and reliability of data across systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business, technology, and compliance to align data strategies with organizational goals.
• Monitor and report on data control metrics, providing transparency and accountability across data operations.

Job Expectations

• Proven experience in data control, governance, and operational risk management within financial services, preferably investment banking.
• Strong understanding of data quality frameworks, data pipelines, and regulatory requirements (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR).
• Experience in automation and process optimization within data operations.
• Ability to think strategically and see the big picture while managing detailed control processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a focus on influencing and driving change.
• Familiarity with investment banking products and data flows is a strong advantage.