Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking 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.
About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking
The Head of Strategy, Banking (Strategy & Planning Director) in CIB as part of the CIB Strategy team to lead a team of highly consultative professionals. This leader will work directly with the Banking leadership team in the identification and development of business innovation, and market opportunities for Corporate & Investment Banking. The Head of Strategy for Banking will support the development and implementation of strategic plans, driving the business transformation agenda. This leader will report to the Head of Strategy of CIB.
In this role, you will:- Provide Strategic Leadership: Set the strategic direction for Banking initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives such as growth, risk management, and client experience
- Drive Business Insights: Stay current on market trends, regulatory changes, and business initiatives; communicate analysis and strategic solutions clearly to stakeholders at all levels
- Product & Channel Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of Banking models and product/channel management to influence business strategies and execution roadmaps
- Oversight & Governance: Deliver oversight and guidance to ensure objectives are achieved, including risk control development and process improvement
- Lead Through Influence: Manage effectively in a matrixed organization, collaborating across business, operational, and functional areas to drive outcomes
- Financial Leadership: Leverage expertise in financials to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency
- Talent Development: Support, build and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, urgency, and results
- Resource Management: Allocate people and financial resources strategically to support planning and execution priorities
- Partnership Building: Partner closely with CIB & business leaders, finance, HR, and other enterprise functions to ensure Banking integrated strategies
Required Qualifications:- 8+ years of Strategy and Planning experience or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 6 + years of Corporate & Investment Banking experience
- 4+ years of management or leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:- Experience leading strategy for high-growth businesses and driving transformative change
- Skilled in leading and executing change through influence, fostering collaboration across diverse teams
- Demonstrated ability to quantify operational effectiveness and implement strategies that improve business performance and operational efficiency
- Transformative leader leveraging technology and tools to accelerate business outcomes and maximize efficiency
- Strong change leadership skills with the ability to guide organizations through complex transitions
- Disciplined operational thinker adept at managing within complex risk environments
- Proven ability to instill a culture of accountability and deliver measurable results across teams and business units
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a track record of converting insights into actionable plans
- Advanced relationship-building, partnering, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and gain buy-in from executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior management and articulating complex concepts clearly across audiences and levels
- Leadership experience in initiatives requiring integration of multiple technology systems, operations, and customer service processes
- Successfully completed FINRA Series 79/24 or FINRA recognized equivalents
Job Expectations:- Visa sponsorship is not available
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
- 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 Location:- 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001
Pay RangeReflected 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.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
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:8 Mar 2026
* 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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