Senior Lead Tax Analyst - US Tax Advisory and Planning

About this role :

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Tax Analyst - US Federal Advisory and Planning. You will work as a member of the Wells Fargo Corporate Tax team helping to solve complex tax and business issues from initial strategy to final execution. You will advise lines of businesses and management on various aspects of corporate income taxation as well as help develop and implement tax planning strategies, establishing yourself as a value added tax advisor to Wells Fargo.

In this role, you will :

Lead the US federal tax advisory and tax planning activities across all lines of business and enterprise functions

Provide tax support, analysis, and expert advice in connection with tax due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and dispositions, making recommendations to minimize taxes and tax risk

Research complex tax issues and memorialize findings / conclusions in well written memorandums

Develop, research, document and work with team to execute on US federal tax planning strategies

Collaborate with other groups both within and outside Corporate Tax

Keep abreast of current, proposed and pending tax legislation and regulations to advise stakeholders accordingly

Provide strategic consultation to senior leaders throughout the organization on tax matters

Communicate and / or implement practices and procedures for proper control activities in accordance with the Company's internal controls policies

Required Qualifications :

• 7+ years of Corporate Tax experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following : work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications :

5+ years of experience in US federal corporate income tax advisory and tax planning including : mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, internal restructuring transactions and experience in tax consulting and tax planning

Juris Doctorate (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or Master's degree in Taxation

Financial institution knowledge / experience and familiarity with US GAAP and accounting for income taxes preferred

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Member of the Bar

Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and / 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 achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$159,000.00 - $279,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs () for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance

Parental leave

Critical caregiving leave

Discounts and savings

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships for dependent children

Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date : 10 Nov 2025

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.

Req Number : R-495894