Head of Markets Portfolio Management COO

Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking; commercial real estate lending and servicing; investment banking; equity; and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe.

The Chief Operating Office (COO) supports the business seamlessly across all geographic regions by delivering platforms, processes and systems across a wide range of disciplines. This includes LOB business management, strategy & innovation, data transformation, client lifecycle management, and risk management. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com. 

About this Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Head of Markets Portfolio Management (CIB Business Management Senior Manager) to serve as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the centralized Markets Portfolio Management function within Corporate & Investment Banking.

This role provides executive-level operational leadership to support a centralized portfolio management framework across Markets, with responsibility for underwriting discipline, independent review, risk assessment, and portfolio-wide analytics. The role will help establish a cohesive, scalable operating model that enables consistent standards, clear escalation, and alignment with the firm’s broader credit and risk governance framework.

The COO partners closely with senior business leaders, Risk, Credit, Compliance, Finance, and Technology to drive execution, enhance governance, and deliver transparency across portfolio management activities.

In this role, you will:

Portfolio Oversight & Governance

• Support the execution of centralized portfolio oversight activities across Markets, including underwriting, independent review, and ongoing risk assessment
• Drive consistency in portfolio management frameworks, standards, and escalation protocols
• Partner with Risk, Credit, Compliance, and Legal to ensure alignment with enterprise credit and risk governance expectations
• Facilitate governance forums and provide transparency into portfolio risks, performance, and emerging issues

Operating Model & Execution

• Design and manage the operating model for Markets Portfolio Management, including governance routines, processes, and decision frameworks
• Coordinate execution across portfolio teams, front office partners, and control functions to deliver timely and high-quality outputs
• Maintain operational playbooks, process documentation, and execution standards
• Track key priorities, dependencies, and delivery milestones across the portfolio function

Financial, Resource & Strategic Planning

• Support budget planning, headcount management, and resource allocation for the portfolio management organization
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts and alignment with Markets priorities
• Help define organizational structure and coverage models to support scalability and efficiency

Portfolio Analytics & Reporting

• Deliver insights and reports to senior Markets leadership
• Partner with Finance, Technology and Data teams to enhance reporting capabilities and data transparency

Stakeholder & Executive Management

• Serve as a key interface between Markets Portfolio Management and senior stakeholders across Lines of Business and control functions
• Support executive communications, leadership reporting, and materials for governance forums
• Drive alignment across stakeholders while maintaining independence of the portfolio management function

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of corporate & investment banking business management or leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in portfolio management, credit risk, underwriting, or related functions within Markets or Banking
• Strong understanding of credit and risk governance frameworks and regulatory expectations
• Proven ability to design and operate complex, cross-functional operating models
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale execution and transformation initiatives
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate with sound judgment and independence in a dynamic, risk-focused environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration across business, risk, and control partners
• Experience maintaining high standards of risk management and governance

Job Expectations:

• Visa sponsorship is not available
• 30% of travel
• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities 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.

Posting Locations:

• 550 S Tryon St. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

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.