Lead Financial Reporting Analyst - Regulatory Reporting

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Financial Reporting Analyst who will play a critical leadership role within the US Prudential Regulatory Reporting organization. This role partners closely with Business Controllers, Regulatory Interpretations, Technology, and Controllers Transformation teams to ensure consistent adherence to regulatory rules, drive automation and analytics solutions, and lead change in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The role serves as a subject matter expert in counterparty and regulatory reporting, specifically the FFIEC 009/A, FR 2510, FR 2590, and TIC reporting. The position also provides guidance and mentorship to other analysts and contributes to strengthening the firm’s risk management, governance, and control environment.

In this role, you will:

Regulatory Reporting Leadership & Governance

• Partner with Business Controllers, Regulatory Interpretation, and Controllers Transformation teams to ensure consistent interpretation and application of regulatory reporting requirements across the enterprise.

• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Financial Reporting Governance & Control, RCSA, and Data Management Policies, which includes performing, reviewing, and identifying enhancement opportunities for internal controls.

• Provide guidance and support to ensure timely and accurate completion of all regulatory reporting deliverables.

• Assess the impact of reporting errors and deficiencies, lead discussions with line of business reporting teams, and track resolution efforts in accordance with policy requirements.

• Lead effective change management by clearly communicating regulatory reporting changes and ensuring appropriate implementation of new or revised requirements across stakeholders.

Technical Expertise & Strategic Execution

• Serve as a subject matter expert providing business knowledge and technical interpretation to support strategic automation and implementation of counterparty reporting in Axiom and Power BI.

• Provide technical advisory support on regulatory reporting matters that arise in a continually changing environment.

• Act as a change agent in driving best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement within the regulatory reporting function.

Automation, Analytics & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, analytics, and AI to streamline manual reporting processes and enhance control effectiveness.

• Partner with Technology teams to design, implement, and sustain automated solutions aligned with regulatory and risk management requirements.

• Support enterprise transformation initiatives related to reporting modernization and data transparency.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

• Serve as a liaison with internal testing teams and external regulatory agencies, supporting regulatory exams or inquiries and reporting reviews.

• Provide strategic consultation and clear communication to senior leadership across the enterprise on regulatory reporting matters.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a team lead by providing work guidance, coaching, and mentorship to other analysts.

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve complex issues and achieve shared objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in Regulatory Counterparty reporting, including (FFIEC 009/A, FR2510, FR2590, TIC reporting) and related regulatory environment knowledge.

• CPA preferred

• Superior project management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

• Leadership experience with a focus coaching, training, and mentoring others

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy 

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of research and analysis 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important 

• Expertise in AI-driven automation tools and proficiency using Axiom and Power BI for reporting is preferred

• Ability to translate and summarize complex data into understandable, actionable information and recommendations

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills  

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule in our Charlotte or Minneapolis locations

Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$119,000.00 - $206,000.00

Posting End Date:

6 Mar 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 unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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.