Wells Fargo
Lead Business Execution Consultant - Commercial Banking Operations, Operational
Wells Fargo, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a
Lead Business Execution Consultant
in the
Operational Excellence
team as part of
Commercial Banking Operations
to lead strategic initiatives spanning across all functional areas.
The team is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing business initiatives and programs, as well as serving as advocates for Wells Fargo's vision and business plans across business groups.
In this role, you will:
Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across multiple lines of businesses and serve as an experienced advisor to the leadership.
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.
Leverage, consolidate and analyze data to provide insights and identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans.
Collaborate and consult with members of the Business Execution team and team leaders to drive strategic initiatives and process improvements resulting in successful outcomes.
Develop business cases clearly articulating the key challenges and solution(s) that will result in successful business outcomes.
Provide direction to a cross-functional team using business expertise.
Facilitate decision making and support implementation of recommendations and plans.
Ensure people impact to changes are identified and readiness materials (procedures, communications, etc.) are delivered in a timely fashion.
Agile experience, experience with JIRA, Product Ownership experience, partnering with scrum teams, backlog and other feature supporting experience.
Document requirements, user stories with well defined acceptance criteria, build test scenarios/scripts with minimal supervision.
Effectively manage risks, impediments, and dependencies.
Required Qualifications:
5+ 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:
Experience in Commercial Banking Operations
Strong analytical skills with extensive knowledge of Business Execution
In-depth understanding of the banking and financial services industry, including regulatory compliance, market trends, and best practices
Lending Transformation and related applications –Expense & Reimbursement (ERMS), Commercial Collateral Management (CCM), nCino, GSS and LoanIQ
Process Management Certifications – Lean Six Sigma, Agile, & Design Thinking
Confident making risk decisions “in” the moment
Experience working with all levels of management with minimal management direction.
Proven ability to meet expectations in a fast-paced non-consistent environment with multiple accountabilities happening simultaneously
Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities
Sense of urgency, passion for results, and personal accountability for achievement
Ability to communicate at various levels of the organization, from frontline employees to executive leadership, including presentations and summaries
Proficiency in data analysis to make informed decisions and monitor impact of strategies on key performance indicators
Experience gathering/analyzing/interpreting data to identify opportunities, trends, etc.
Experience developing and implementing strategic plans that align with the bank’s goals and objectives
Extensive experience in developing business case funding to support desired process improvement solutions; including technology development
Strong Project Management & Risk Management tools
Extensive experiencing leading complex programs aligned business SHRP’s and ORE’s
Job Expectations:
Ability to work a hybrid schedule
Willingness to work on-site at stated locations
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
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.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:
17 Sep 2025
*****
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
Req Number:
R-488467
Wells Fargo is seeking a
Lead Business Execution Consultant
in the
Operational Excellence
team as part of
Commercial Banking Operations
to lead strategic initiatives spanning across all functional areas.
The team is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing business initiatives and programs, as well as serving as advocates for Wells Fargo's vision and business plans across business groups.
In this role, you will:
Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across multiple lines of businesses and serve as an experienced advisor to the leadership.
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.
Leverage, consolidate and analyze data to provide insights and identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans.
Collaborate and consult with members of the Business Execution team and team leaders to drive strategic initiatives and process improvements resulting in successful outcomes.
Develop business cases clearly articulating the key challenges and solution(s) that will result in successful business outcomes.
Provide direction to a cross-functional team using business expertise.
Facilitate decision making and support implementation of recommendations and plans.
Ensure people impact to changes are identified and readiness materials (procedures, communications, etc.) are delivered in a timely fashion.
Agile experience, experience with JIRA, Product Ownership experience, partnering with scrum teams, backlog and other feature supporting experience.
Document requirements, user stories with well defined acceptance criteria, build test scenarios/scripts with minimal supervision.
Effectively manage risks, impediments, and dependencies.
Required Qualifications:
5+ 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:
Experience in Commercial Banking Operations
Strong analytical skills with extensive knowledge of Business Execution
In-depth understanding of the banking and financial services industry, including regulatory compliance, market trends, and best practices
Lending Transformation and related applications –Expense & Reimbursement (ERMS), Commercial Collateral Management (CCM), nCino, GSS and LoanIQ
Process Management Certifications – Lean Six Sigma, Agile, & Design Thinking
Confident making risk decisions “in” the moment
Experience working with all levels of management with minimal management direction.
Proven ability to meet expectations in a fast-paced non-consistent environment with multiple accountabilities happening simultaneously
Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities
Sense of urgency, passion for results, and personal accountability for achievement
Ability to communicate at various levels of the organization, from frontline employees to executive leadership, including presentations and summaries
Proficiency in data analysis to make informed decisions and monitor impact of strategies on key performance indicators
Experience gathering/analyzing/interpreting data to identify opportunities, trends, etc.
Experience developing and implementing strategic plans that align with the bank’s goals and objectives
Extensive experience in developing business case funding to support desired process improvement solutions; including technology development
Strong Project Management & Risk Management tools
Extensive experiencing leading complex programs aligned business SHRP’s and ORE’s
Job Expectations:
Ability to work a hybrid schedule
Willingness to work on-site at stated locations
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
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.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:
17 Sep 2025
*****
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
Req Number:
R-488467