What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Director Global Payments & Liquidity position at Lensa?
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Wells Fargo’s Global Payments & Liquidity (GPL) team is building a modern, integrated marketing function to accelerate our payments transformation. We’re looking for a strategic events and sponsorships leader who can create a commanding presence in the market, navigate complex contract negotiations , and turn industry moments and memorable client experiences into measurable brand lift and sales opportunities— working lean , moving fast, and collaborating across a matrix to get it done.
Whether your background is B2B or B2C , if you’ve shaped flagship events , architected go-to-market moments , and know how to use data and heat mapping to penetrate the industry and prioritize investments, we’d love to meet you. Knowledge of payments/money movement dynamics is a plus—not a prerequisite.
What You’ll Do
This role will require periodic travel throughout the year, with peak travel seasons occurring in Q2 and Q3 into Q4 , during which the leader should expect significant event‑related travel to support major conferences and strategic industry engagements.
When not traveling, this person will be expected to comply with in-office expectations.
Office Locations:
150 E 42nd Street; New York City, NY
550 S Tryon Street; Charlotte, NC
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 demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
5 Apr 2026
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 (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
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Wells Fargo’s Global Payments & Liquidity (GPL) team is building a modern, integrated marketing function to accelerate our payments transformation. We’re looking for a strategic events and sponsorships leader who can create a commanding presence in the market, navigate complex contract negotiations , and turn industry moments and memorable client experiences into measurable brand lift and sales opportunities— working lean , moving fast, and collaborating across a matrix to get it done.
Whether your background is B2B or B2C , if you’ve shaped flagship events , architected go-to-market moments , and know how to use data and heat mapping to penetrate the industry and prioritize investments, we’d love to meet you. Knowledge of payments/money movement dynamics is a plus—not a prerequisite.
What You’ll Do
- Set the vision & roadmap for GPL’s events and sponsorships portfolio—owning strategy, tiering, calendar design, and a clear measurement framework tied to client engagement and commercial outcomes.
- Create a strong brand presence at conferences, industry forums, and owned experiences—elevating awareness and visibility of thought leadership, solutions, and client focus with executive decision-makers and influencers.
- Lead complex negotiations : structure sponsorship agreements, entitlements, and multi‑year event contracts; partner closely with Legal, Sourcing, Meetings & Events, and Finance to de‑risk commitments and secure best terms.
- Work with a sense of urgency and purpose : stand up agile planning, vendor management, run‑of‑show excellence, and standardized toolkits/playbooks for repeatable execution at scale.
- Leverage data for decisions : identify white space, audience concentration, and competitive presence; build a transparent dashboard for executive visibility and continual optimization.
- Drive cross-functional impact : partner with Sales, Product, Communications, and Wholesale Digital to connect event moments to storytelling, content, and commercial follow-through.
- Strategy & Execution : operationalize pre/during/post-event engagement—briefs, talk tracks, 1:1 meeting programming, lead capture, and post‑event insights-to-action.
- Team leadership : coach a high-trust, inclusive team (anticipated ~3 direct reports) and manage agencies/vendors to high standards, clear SLAs, and budget discipline.
- Collaborate across the enterprise to ensure alignment with brand standards, compliance requirements, and risk frameworks while maintaining speed and creativity.
- Demonstrated ownership of an events/sponsorships portfolio with end-to-end responsibility—from strategy and budgeting to execution and post‑event optimization.
- Contracting and vendor management experience , including negotiating complex agreements and managing agencies.
- Proven ability to use data to prioritize and optimize a portfolio for industry visibility and business outcomes.
- Track record operating in dynamic, matrixed environments and collaborating across senior stakeholder groups.
- Ability to simplify, standardize, and scale without compromising quality.
- 10 years of Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Platforms, or Social Media experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4 years of management or leadership experience
- Payments, money movement, or treasury exposure (B2B or B2C)—or demonstrated ability to quickly learn technical product spaces.
- Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments.
- Expertise connecting event investments to upper‑funnel brand metrics and commercial follow‑through (e.g., pipeline influence via sales collaboration).
- Strong executive presence, communication, and storytelling skills.
This role will require periodic travel throughout the year, with peak travel seasons occurring in Q2 and Q3 into Q4 , during which the leader should expect significant event‑related travel to support major conferences and strategic industry engagements.
When not traveling, this person will be expected to comply with in-office expectations.
Office Locations:
150 E 42nd Street; New York City, NY
550 S Tryon Street; Charlotte, NC
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 demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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
5 Apr 2026
- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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 (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
- Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
- Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com