Job Description
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About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Principle Business Execution Consultant to lead, drive and coordinate work efforts for cross cutting strategic priorities across Front Line groups, including the Operational Risk Program, Enterprise Risk Programs (ERPs), and Compliance related programs.
The successful candidate will have deep experience leading, planning, organizing and executing cross enterprise-level work, building teams, and managing stakeholder groups to drive complex, high-priority programs through to completion.
The successful candidate will work closely with other senior leaders across Independent Risk Management, Corporate Functions, and Front Line in the development and execution of strategic risk management priorities. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of program delivery, be highly organized, have the ability to perform under tight deadlines and has a strong background in agile delivery, specifically successful execution of large, enterprise-wide projects and programs in the BSA/AML space. Critical success factors will include the ability to develop partnerships and influence positive outcomes with many business and functional areas and provide execution excellence for risk management.
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In this role, you will: - Act as a Business Execution advisor to all levels of leadership to drive performance and initiatives, and develop and implement information delivery or presentations to key stakeholders and senior management
- Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges related to Business Execution that require solid analytical skills, extensive knowledge of Business Execution, and understanding of business, delivering longer term and large-scale solutions
- Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership for implementing innovative and significant business solutions that are large scale and cross organizational
- Leverage experience, lead project, program or executive level meetings to facilitate decision making and support implementation of recommendations and plans
- Influence and align teams across the enterprise to ensure cohesive delivery of strategic objectives.
- Own and manage core project management deliverables, including detailed project plans, timelines, and executive-level status reporting.
- Consolidate workstream, project, and program updates into clear, concise reports for senior leadership.
- Establish and oversee governance routines to ensure consistent project execution and accountability.
- Support and mentor other Project Managers in the delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Proactively identify and resolve open questions, risks, and issues in alignment with program goals.
- Navigate complex, matrixed environments to ensure teams remain aligned and on track to achieve defined outcomes.
Required Qualifications:- 10+ 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:- 7+ years of Project Management/ Execution experience in a complex regulatory environment
- Strong Change Management / Program Management expertise (PMP certification or eqv.)
- Risk Management, specifically Financial Crimes/AML/BSA Program experience
- Proven self-motivated and comfortable operating in large transformational programs as part of collaborate teams
- 7+ years' experience working within the Financial Services Industry
- Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding the financial services industry
- Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies: process improvements, continuous improvement, or LEAN
Job Expectations:- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
- Ability to work on site in a hybrid role.
- Fully remote work locations are not available for this role. If you are not in a location listed on the posting, you must commit to relocation within an agreed upon timeframe.
Posting End Date: 12 Oct 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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