Why Wells Fargo:

This is where your true career begins. We ranked #2 on the 2023 LinkedIn Top Companies list – and #1 among financial services companies – as the best workplace “to grow your career” in the U.S. At Wells Fargo, we support employees’ career aspirations and growth. We’re proud of our employee-welfare-centered business approach and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

We offer competitive salaries and one of the richest benefits packages in the industry. Our Total Rewards program focuses on wellness, work-life balance and the financial health of our employees. Our customers invest with us, we invest in you. Apply today.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant. This role will provide strategic direction and support of the Company’s front line sales practices program, working with several lob, controls, and IRM, etc. Additionally, they will assist in developing efficiencies and effectiveness in our ongoing horizontal governance of sales practices risk across the front line. The successful candidate will be an experienced professional, highly motivated team player, and a self-starter who is accustomed to working in complex organizations, partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders, and driving results. The candidate should be flexible, be able to withstand challenges and adapt accordingly.

In this role, you will:

• Lead cross functional teams to strategize, plan, and execute a variety of programs, services and initiatives

• Drive accountability for assigned initiatives, limit risk exposure, and create efficiencies as appropriate

• Review strategic approaches and effectiveness of support function and business performance

• Perform assessments through fact finding and data requiring creative approaches to solving complex issues, and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations

• Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans

• Collaborate and consult with members of the Business Execution team and team leaders to drive strategic initiatives

• Influence, guide and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff within the group

Required Qualifications:

• 5 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

Desired Qualifications:

• 3 years Risk Management/Compliance experience

• 1 - 2 years knowledge and understanding of corporate governance, financial reporting systems, legal entities, role of regulatory authorities, and consumer regulatory compliance (e.g., OCC, CFPB, etc.)

• 1 - 2 years' experience working risk assessment and risk consultation within a financial organization

• 2 years' experience developing compelling content leveraging data, analytics, and business process knowledge

• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

• Ability to influence and collaborate at all internal organizational levels

• Experience implementing risk management programs to support the business and cultivating a strong risk-management culture

• Ability to successfully operate in a complex and matrixed environment

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

Locations:

401 S Tryon St. Three Wells Fargo Center, Charlotte, NC

800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy. West Des Moines, IA

• Required locations listed above.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

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

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

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.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.