Lead Business Execution Consultant (Markets BES)

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business executive consultant for CIB Markets Business Execution Services (BES) team

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:

• 4+ years of experience in Business Execution, Data Management, Business Analysis, Analytics, or Data / Reporting‑led project delivery within Financial Services or Capital Markets environments.

• Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle, with working exposure to Sales, Trading, and Markets support functions, including post‑trade, controls, and reporting touchpoints.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality analytics, MIS, and execution support, with strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and control discipline.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problem statements and translate them into executable outputs.

• Proven experience in data analysis, reconciliation, mapping, and transformation to support governance routines, controls, senior‑management reporting, and regulatory‑adjacent use cases.

• Advanced proficiency in report creation and presentation, including Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to produce executive‑ready, audit‑defensible materials.

• Hands‑on experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, QlikView, Tableau, or similar platforms.

• Strong Alteryx experience and demonstrated ability to tell a clear business story through data, insights, and visualizations.

• Working knowledge of SharePoint (sites/pages), Microsoft Lists, Power Platforms and collaboration tools to support trackers, workflows, and execution transparency.

• Strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite, applied in a structured, controlled execution environment.

• Experience with data governance and data quality principles, including controls, validation, issue identification, and remediation tracking.

• Proven ability to analyze large and complex data sets and convert them into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

• Ability to summarize complex information concisely for varied audiences, including COO/BES leadership, Front Office partners, Risk, and Compliance teams.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with confidence engaging across all organizational levels.

• Ability to present, discuss, and influence through data‑backed narratives that educate, align stakeholders, and support decision‑making.

• Experience working in global, cross‑regional teams, with the ability to drive seamless execution across time zones.

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, work independently, and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision within a structured governance framework.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multi‑tasking skills to manage concurrent deliverables under shifting priorities.

• Understanding of information security risks, data protection practices, and regulatory expectations within banks or financial institutions is a strong advantage.

• Collaborative, adaptable team player with the flexibility required to support dynamic Markets initiatives and transformation agendas

Required AI Skills and Competencies

• As part of Wells Fargo’s commitment to innovation and responsible AI adoption, all roles require foundational AI literacy. This includes:
• Understanding and Application of AI Tools: Ability to leverage AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Tachyon, Agent space, Rogo) for routine tasks such as summarizing information, drafting content, and analyzing data, while maintaining human oversight.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to interpret AI outputs, validate insights, and make informed business decisions.
• Responsible AI Use: Awareness of ethical considerations, data privacy, and compliance when using AI solutions.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Commitment to upskilling and staying current with emerging technologies.

Job Expectations:

• • Partner closely with Markets COO business managers to understand business priorities, regulatory expectations, and execution requirements, and provide day‑to‑day operational and analytical support.

  • Support regulatory and governance‑related activities across multiple Markets desks and Lines of Business (Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities, etc.), including transaction‑level reviews, testing support, and documentation, in line with established procedures and controls.

  • Perform transactional testing, validations, and reviews across Front Office / COO‑owned processes, ensuring outputs are accurate, traceable, and supported by appropriate evidence.

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and checklists to support consistent execution across regulatory regimes, internal policies, and Markets processes.

  • Carry out data reconciliations across multiple trade booking and reporting systems, identify breaks or anomalies, and actively coordinate with Trading desks, COO teams, and business managers to support resolution and root‑cause analysis.

  • Prepare executive‑ready presentations, dashboards, and briefing materials for monthly and ad‑hoc reviews with senior leadership, ensuring clarity, data integrity, and concise storytelling.

  • Support ongoing governance routines, including tracking of actions, issues, and deliverables, with disciplined follow‑up and transparent reporting.

  • Continuously identify efficiency opportunities and improvement ideas within day‑to‑day activities, leveraging analytics, automation, and standardized approaches to deliver additional value to the Markets COO organization.

  • Contribute to process improvement and transformation initiatives, including the use of reporting, automation, and data‑driven solutions to reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve scalability.

  • Work effectively in a global, cross‑regional Markets BES environment, supporting seamless execution across time zones and stakeholder groups.

Posting End Date: 

*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.

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