Strategy & Planning Consultant - Commercial Banking

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Strategy & Planning Consultant to join the Commercial Banking Strategy team. This position will support growth and strategic priorities and help translate them into operating model and execution improvements that enhance how Commercial Banking delivers for clients and employees.

We are looking for an employee who is passionate about driving business and process improvements, collaborating to develop creative solutions to complex problems, and serving as trusted thought partners/strategic advisors.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with executive management within Commercial Banking and across Wells Fargo to define business strategy and develop corresponding business plans and initiative roadmaps.

• Participate in, and may lead, the design and execution of initiatives with broad impact and visibility with senior leaders; help establish governance, workplans, milestones, and success metrics.

• Structure and solve complex, ambiguous problems by translating leadership questions into clear hypotheses, analyses, and decision points.

• Evaluate strategic business opportunities, investment needs, and partnership opportunities; synthesize market, competitive, and internal performance insights.

• Create executive-ready communications (PowerPoint and written narratives), turning analysis into crisp recommendations and “so what” implications.

• Identify and communicate opportunities, insights, and solutions; collaborate across levels to resolve issues and unblock progress.

Required Qualifications, US:

• 2+ years of Strategy and Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or in-house strategy/CEO office experience with similar rigor.

• Strong problem solving and analytics: comfort with synthesizing multiple inputs (market trends, financials, operating data) into clear insights and recommendations.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills; PowerPoint/storytelling expertise and ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to drive working sessions, and influence without authority.

• Takes initiative, has high accountability, and independently tracks/meets deadlines.

• Knowledge of and/or experience in financial services, especially commercial banking (or strong interest with a demonstrated learning curve).

• Undergraduate degree in analytic fields (e.g., Economics, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics).

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and develop clear, actionable insights.

Job Expectations:

• Position will require onsite presence at the required location listed below in a hybrid work schedule.

• Flexibility to support global teams across time zones.

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Position Location   

• 550 S Tryon Street – Charlotte, NC

• 333 Market Street – San Franciso, CA

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.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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

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.

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.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

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.