Business Execution Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Consultant.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in a variety of assigned and ongoing business operations to ensure success in meeting business goals and objectives
• Identify opportunities for process improvement by conducting root cause testing of all compliance and business metrics
• Determine areas of strength or Business Execution opportunity within defined scope of work
• Review and research strategies and action plans to establish effective processes while meeting performance metrics and policy expectations
• Utilize independent judgment to guide moderate risk deliverables
• Present recommendations to develop, implement, and monitor strategic approaches, effectiveness of support function, and business performance improvement opportunities for managing risks of the business
• Exercise independent judgment and provide guidance in diverse support functions and operations for a single business group within a line of business
• Collaborate and consult with leaders and executive management
• Provide work direction to less experienced Strategy and Execution staff

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ 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:

• 2+ years in business execution, operations, and/or project management roles.
• Proven experience leading medium-scale initiatives and managing cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and change management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a matrix environment and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA), AI-enabled analytics platforms, and MS Office Suite.
• Drive support functions and operations across multiple business groups, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and contributing to large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Oversee basic end-to-end project management, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and change management deliverables, while ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Leverage AI-driven tools and analytics to assess complex business, operational, and strategic initiatives, identify efficiency opportunities, and recommend cost-effective, data-driven solutions.
• Partners with team leaders, stakeholders, and cross-functional business partners to develop project plans, policies, and engagement strategies that integrate AI capabilities for improved outcomes.
• As applicable, lead matrix management functional groups, ensuring effective communication, escalation strategies, and resolution of complex issues in highly ambiguous environments, while promoting AI adoption for process automation and decision support.
• As applicable, manage basic program/project financials, issue and risk adaptation while driving initiatives that enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and adherence to governance standards through AI-enabled insights.
• Familiarity with AI concepts, machine learning basics, and their application in business process optimization.
• Nice to have: Experience using AI-powered tools for data analysis, forecasting, and automation (e.g., Power BI with AI features, Tableau, or similar platforms).
• Nice to have: Ability to interpret datasets, apply predictive analytics, and leverage AI insights for strategic decision-making.
• Good to have: PMI-PMP, Prince-2, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Lean Six Sigma, AI for Business Strategy, and/or Data Analytics certifications.

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.

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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