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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant in Technology as part of Cybersecurity. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist & Technical Leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. They will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, developing innovative AI-driven solutions, and driving transformative outcomes across various domains.

This position can be hired remotely

In this role, you will:

+ Apply advanced data analysis techniques, including machine learning, statistics and data mining to solve core business challenges, capture cyber security requirements and translate them into solutions

+ Build prototypes and proof of concepts, pilot systems, and optimize databases in support of program operational, business, and strategic requirements development process

+ Conduct research and identify technologies to address capability gaps for emerging cyber threats, attack methods and evolving tactics, techniques, and procedures

+ Integrate new architectural analysis of cyber security features and relate existing system to future needs and trends

+ Embed advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction, and provide engineering recommendations

+ Provide oversight and guidance to a team in responding to and resolving critical cyber security events and consult leadership with the decisions related to business process, security controls, policies and standards, regulations and investment prioritization

+ Set the strategy and direction for advanced cyber security incident response and threat detection for the company

+ Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers

+ Lead team to achieve objectives

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead the development and implementation of AI-driven products to detect and prevent social engineering attacks.

+ Design and implement services to extract urgency and intent from emails, and identify rogue SaaS accounts using generative AI.

+ Develop and optimize workflows for insider threat teams and automate development workflows to save time and resources .

+ Build and deploy scalable AI solutions, modernize data architectures, and deliver actionable insights to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

+ Lead multinational development teams using agile methodologies.

+ Collaborate with customers on data analytics and data modeling projects .

+ Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs to expand data science skills among analysts.

Required Qualifications:

+ 7+ years of Cyber Security Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

+ Proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, and other programming languages .

+ Extensive experience in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, prompt engineering, data science, data engineering, and data visualization.

+ Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering successful AI solutions.

Desired Qualifications:

+ Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, CISSP, and other relevant certifications.

+ Background in developing and implementing anomaly detection models and automated data quality monitoring.

+ Experience in the financial sector, particularly in developing proof of concepts for new query and visualization engines.

Posting End Date:

6 Nov 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-503039