About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Manager for it's IB Product team within I&P CIB Front Office COO Automation group. This group is focused on building creative and dynamic solutions across business lines. The incumbent would be required to take the role of a solution consultant / product owner and would be responsible for execution and delivery of automation projects within the bank, tracking and reporting delivery schedules, timelines and derailers, including highlighting potential scope creep, bottlenecks and challenges to stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

Manage and develop complex teams handling multifaceted tasks and operations for a multiple business group within CIBEngage business stakeholders in integrating or implementing business execution initiativesIdentify and recommend opportunities for process improvement, redesign, change management initiatives, and risk control developmentMake decisions and resolve issues regarding operations of the team to meet business objectivesInterpret and develop policies and procedures aligned with Wells Fargo's business line objectivesCollaborate and consult with immediate colleagues and cross functional business partnersInteract directly with executive management to influence, optimize, and negotiate on business operations related to Strategy and ExecutionManage allocation of people and financial resources for Business ExecutionMentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

Required Qualifications:

4+ 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, education2+ years Leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

The individual will be responsible managing and maintaining performance of their team, including but not limited to risk and control framework reviews, capacity, key performance metrics, front to back process improvement plans, resiliency plans, I&P location footprint and quarterbacking critical projects/programs. The role would require direct engagement with senior leaders across COO teams and partner with them to drive diverse and challenging strategic initiatives designed to improve processes, controls, and regulatory/risk compliance across various risk, automation, surveillance & quality assurance functions.Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Solid knowledge and understanding of IT processes, systems/application support.Banking and Finance Domain Exposure

Functional and technical skills:

Understand business requirements, goals and objectives, design and create target state solutionsAbility to breakdown complex projects into capabilities, features, and user stories for developmentAssist to develop product strategy and roadmap based on business prioritiesDomain knowledge on CIB business model, trade lifecycle, financial institutions, and instrumentsKnowledgeable of Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Agile JIRA framework) amongst other automation capabilities (UiPath, Alfresco etc.)Able to draft & maintain a project charter, performance and delivery metrics, and onward reportingExperience on working with data analytics, business intelligence, and data governance to drive tactical and strategic decisions, and execution of plansUnderstanding of business intelligence and visualization like PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, with the ability to be able to a) identify potential opportunities for improvement, b) work with functional managers and technology to drive execution, and c) proactively recommend hybrid solutions, potential bottlenecks impacting delivery timelines

Executive Communication:

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with senior leaders across LOBs globally to create executive ready presentations, including presentation of information and data to persuade, educate, and enhance understanding at all levelsDrive complex issue management and deliverables into effective outcome-oriented conversationsInstitute sturdy communication channels with business partners to support and manage the delivery of the division’s strategic programs

Change mindset and collaboration:

Collaborate on change initiatives across the division in a seamless manner, collaborating with global stakeholders; facilitate discussions with leaders and subject matter experts to investigate and solve complex problemsIdentify opportunities for increasing operational efficiencies, perform root cause analysis to propose ideas that improve front to back processing across COOAssist in projects on data interfaces between systems such as defining project scope, data requirements and sources/resources; Participate in projects requiring data cleanups, process improvement analysis and reporting

Risk & Control Mindset:

Assess, review, manage and mitigate risk by measuring key risk indicators (KRIs) through developing and maintaining the key metrics to help teams improve throughput while reducing riskEnsure operational practices follow relevant risk standards, policies and regulations to maintain an effective control environmentCollaborate with operational risk teams to log and monitor Issues and Corrective Actions when operational incidents are identified

Qualifications & Skills Required:

MBA/equivalent advanced degree, or equivalent experienceExperience in project management, business execution, risk management, business solutions and/or quality assurance/surveillanceExcellent verbal and written communication skills, portray great levels of accountability and attention to detailCandidates should be able to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced, dynamic environment, handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently, while maintaining quality, accuracy and integrityCandidates should have experience presenting information to persuade, educate, and enhance understanding at all levels with the ability to develop and negotiate solutions to issues with partners or clients including escalations as neededCandidates should be able to work in a global team, interact at different levels and handle a wide range of deliverables with varying levels of complexities with focus on execution and resultAdvanced Microsoft Office skills to create persuasive PowerPoint presentations; Strong analytical skills leveraging Microsoft Excel/Access

Posting End Date: 

27 Feb 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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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