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About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Equities Division within Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Markets Division at Wells Fargo. The CFO of Equities partners closely with business and finance leadership to drive strategic decision-making, financial performance, and balance sheet optimization. The role will report directly to the CFO of Markets with accountability and responsibility to the co-heads of Equities.
In this role, you will:- Lead all aspects of the Equities Finance team including financial planning, financial reporting, and balance sheet and capital management
- Develop and execute financial strategies to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability across all Equities businesses
- Act as a key partner to the Equities business and provide Finance leadership across all day-to-day aspects of the business
- Develop presentations and analyses in support of business reviews and strategic discussions with management
- Plan financial performance with the desks; connect the usage of financial, tech and human resources with revenue to assess returns and define the strategic plan
- Lead detailed review of direct and indirect expenses, headcount; identify and track expense initiatives
- Support the desks developing new products and business initiatives through profitability review
- Leadership skills: The ability to lead large, cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and communicate complex financial concepts effectively is critical.
- Strategic mindset: Needs to be a strategic, results-driven thinker who can balance day-to-day execution with long-term vision.
- Adaptability: Must be comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to a constantly changing market and regulatory environment.
Required Qualifications:- 8+ years of Finance experience or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4+ years of management or leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:- Experience as an Equities CFO, or experience driving financial and/or risk analysis for Equities desks
- Understanding of Equities
- Effective communicator and experience presenting to management
- Experience in developing financial projections to support strategic decisions and initiatives
- Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence outcomes
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Outstanding problem solving skills
- Ability to perform in a demanding environment
Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/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
. Pay RangeReflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
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:15 Sep 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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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