About this role:

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of all middle market companies in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Corporate and Investment Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth and Investment Management. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low carbon economy.

The Head of Public Policy Engagement is part of the Public Affairs function, and reports directly to our Head of Government Relations and Public Policy.

In this role, you will:

Lead Executive Branch Engagement, including with the federal financial regulators on non-supervisory matters.Develop relationships with and interact with officials at the White House, relevant Executive Branch agencies, and the financial services regulators.Ensure Wells Fargo leaders are appropriately engaged, and prepared, for meetings with Executive Branch officials. Lead Public Policy Engagement (PPE) team in assessing federal public policy issues, both regulatory and legislative, impacting all of Wells Fargo’s lines of business.Lead team in undertaking analysis of wide-ranging complex regulatory issues impacting Wells Fargo, in order to develop corporate public policy positions.Lead enterprise federal regulatory comment letter process on regulatory proposals. Collaborate with, and present to, a wide variety of professionals including senior leaders in Public Affairs, Legal, the lines of business, and Trade Groups.  Escalate issues as needed to ensure senior leader awareness and engagement.Provide vision and set direction for PPE team on high impact initiatives to achieve public policy and engagement objectives.Collaborate with peers and experienced leaders to develop complex strategies in the modern political and public policy environment.Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet Public Affairs and overall corporate objectives and strategy.

Required Qualifications:

8+ years of Government Relations, Public Affairs, or Legal experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education4+ years of Management experience

Desired Qualifications:

Leadership or management of stakeholders, projects, initiatives, processes to drive desired business outcomes will be considered as well as specific management of a teamProven track record of success in delivering high quality work in a fast paced, dynamic and large, matrixed environment within the banking industryStrong understanding of banking regulationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and complete a wide range of audiences and levels within the organization and externallyProven experience developing and leading strategic discussions with and influencing senior leaders to generate decisions and actionsA capacity to overcome barriers and make impactful change

Job Expectations:

Travel required (if based outside of DC metro area, travel may be extensive)

Pay Range
 

Reflected 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.

$249,500.00 - $518,300.00

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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

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.