About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Branch Real Estate Leader (Business Execution Executive) who will report to the Global Head of Corporate Properties and manage an integrated retail real estate team. This leader will be responsible to driving the following activities:

• BRANCH REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS - Would oversee all leasing (new leases and renewals), purchases, and sales across a 4,500 location branch portfolio. Also responsible for identifying new and relocation branch locations.
• BRANCH CONSTRUCTION - Would oversee all new branch construction and major remodels. 
• BRANCH CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - Oversight of specialized construction team that focuses on programmatic construction work of similar size & scale including branch refurbishment, ATM lighting and solar installs across more than 50 locations.
• BRANCH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - Oversight of internal and third-party teams supporting repairs and maintenance across the branch portfolio.
• LEADERSHIP RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - Primary interface with CSBB leadership in management of branch real estate activities.

In this role, you will:

• Provide thought leadership to develop and implement strategic solutions to highly complex and potentially companywide business challenges through optimization of resources
• Analyze and develop business execution solutions to address complex business challenges
• Lead a team of managers to develop long-term strategies, policies, and process advancements for the purpose of operational excellence and process efficiency in order to achieve business objectives
• Collaborate with and influence management regarding significant trends and issues, and recommend appropriate strategies or actions
• Drive, manage, and support internal communications and forums to encourage and enable collaboration and cultural evolution initiatives, as required or directed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Business Execution
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4 years of management experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Broad/deep experience in retail site selection, real estate transactions, real estate property management, construction management, and/or distribution strategy preferably with a national corporation
• Strong understanding of global trends and practices in retail real estate
• Financial services experience
• Must be able to demonstrate true results in impacting business outcomes and must be an innovative leader
• Demonstrated experience and comfort leading/partnering in a highly matrixed organization with positive results
• Self-starter, with a proven ability to think both strategically and tactically, diagnose opportunities and implement operationally, often in ambiguous environments
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines, coupled with a commitment to the highest quality standards and an eye for detail
• Team player, with the ability to gain confidence and trust at all levels of the organization, leveraging networks and overall strength of the enterprise
• Proven change management experience with solid decision making skills and analytical ability
• Proven strong relationship management skills and demonstrated success in building partnerships, collaborating and influencing at senior levels across lines of business as well as with corporate partners
• Excellent people management experience including coaching, teaching and mentoring of employees
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, time management and presentation skills with a leadership presence

Job Expectations:

• Travel as needed

Pay Range

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Critical Caregiving Leave
• Discounts and Savings
• Health Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption Reimbursement

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

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