Lead Business Execution Consultant

About the job

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant.

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

- Experience in Securities Services, Capital Markets, Investment Banking Operations, or Financial Services Operations

- Experience leading regulatory, market infrastructure, or industry transformation initiatives, including T+1 settlement and related operational change programs

- Experience implementing regulatory and market infrastructure changes while maintaining operational stability, client service standards, and effective risk and control environments

- Experience delivering process automation, straight-through processing (STP) enhancements, or platform modernization initiatives with demonstrated stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and measurable business outcomes.

- Desired Qualifications:

- Knowledge of Securities Operations and post-trade processes

- Experience leading cross-functional change initiatives

- Experience with change management and governance practices

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment

Posting End Date:

14 Oct 2026 *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.

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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.