Business Execution Associate

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Associate

In this role, you will:

• Participate in planning and executing a variety of programs, services, and initiatives, and monitor key indicators to ensure effective performance and control management of assigned operations or business groups

• Review basic initiatives including policy or process changes, process improvements, technology enhancements, and conduct regular reviews to identify efficiencies and cost savings opportunities

• Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgement while developing an understanding of policies and procedures, best practices, and initiatives

• Collaborate and consult with mid-level managers or cross-functional business partners

• Provide work direction to less experienced Strategy and Execution staff

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months 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:

• Previous experience of 6+ years in Contract Management, Negotiations Support, Record Retention, Agreement Review/Digitization within an Investment Banking or Markets environment, supporting derivatives, securities, or lending businesses
• Strong understanding of Pre and Post Execution tasks, including coordination with Negotiators, Legal, Credit, LOB and Compliance teams to support timely execution, review, and archival of agreements
• In‑depth knowledge of record retention requirements for Qualified Financial Contracts (QFCs), including document validation, metadata checks, and governance expectations under internal Records and Information Management policies
• Proven experience in agreement review and digitization, ensuring accuracy of counterparty details, agreement terms, approvals, execution evidence, and alignment between executed documents and system‑captured data
• Strong working knowledge of derivative and trading documentation including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Amendments, Letters of Authorization, and other market‑standard agreements supporting Equities, Fixed Income, FX, and Structured Products
• Ability to perform Quality Assurance (QA) on digitized agreement data, identify discrepancies, raise issues with stakeholders, and ensure remediation within defined SLAs and control thresholds
• Hands‑on experience with document and records management platforms including monitoring reports and maintaining data integrity across systems of record
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to independently review legal and financial documents, assess completeness, verify authority and approvals, and resolve post‑execution issues efficiently
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for tracking workflows, reconciling reports, monitoring queues, and supporting management reporting requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work across high‑volume, deadline‑driven workflows such as record creation, retention review, and digitization activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with Negotiators, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and offshore/onshore teams across regions
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workload across BAU activities and ad‑hoc projects while meeting regulatory, control, and business expectations
• Ability to review existing processes and controls, identify operational risks or inefficiencies, and recommend enhancements to strengthen compliance, data quality, and overall control effectiveness

Shift timing would be 6.30 PM to 3.30 AM Shift

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.

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.