Wells Fargo

Executive Director, CIB Markets Senior Change Execution Lead

Wells Fargo$167K — $260K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning.
  • Expertise in institutional broker/dealer trading practices.
  • Substantial experience with complex business and technology solutions integration.
  • Proven track record in leading transformational change in Corporate & Investment Banking.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information.
  • Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with change management, process improvement, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale business and technology transformation programs from strategy to execution.
  • Direct full project lifecycles for change initiatives including assessments and implementation.
  • Design and integrate end-to-end solutions to meet business objectives.
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights for executive decision-making.
  • Oversee governance frameworks and lead program forums to address key risks and dependencies.
  • Define performance metrics to measure program effectiveness and outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal control standards throughout initiatives.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness coverage
  • Parental and caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings programs
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependents
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Change Execution Lead (Executive Director level) in the Markets Business Solutions and Enablement function of Corporate & Investment Banking. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.


In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex business and technology transformation programs from strategy through execution and business adoption, developing and delivering strategic solutions and roadmaps in partnership with CIB, Technology, Operations, Risk, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
  • Direct the full project lifecycle for large-scale change initiatives, including current-state assessments, target-state operating model design, system implementations and upgrades, vendor evaluations, new product development, regulatory remediation, and process transformation.
  • Ensure end-to-end solutions are effectively designed, integrated, governed, and controlled to achieve business objectives, satisfy stakeholder requirements, enhance operational effectiveness, mitigate risk, and drive efficiency.
  • Drive executive decision-making by synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable insights, presenting strategic recommendations, solution options, and implementation considerations to senior leadership.
  • Establish and oversee governance frameworks, operating models, and management reporting routines, while leading steering committees and other program forums. Proactively identify, assess, mitigate, and escalate key risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
  • Define and implement performance metrics to measure delivery effectiveness, program health, operational readiness, and business outcomes, ensuring accountability and transparency across initiatives.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, risk and control standards, and enterprise change management frameworks throughout program execution.
  • Build strong partnerships across business, technology, operations, finance, and control functions to align priorities, secure stakeholder commitment, resolve complex challenges, and drive successful outcomes.


Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ 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:

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of institutional broker/dealer trading practices across a vast array of products including, but not limited to, foreign exchange, fixed income, equities, and derivatives.
  • Extensive experience designing and implementing complex business and technology solutions that integrate process, data, operating model, and technology changes to enable strategic business outcomes, platform modernization, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Experienced in leading transformational change initiatives across Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Operations, Risk, Finance, and Technology organizations, with hands-on expertise in business process analysis, target-state operating model design, and solution architecture.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with business partners and broad set of stakeholders.
  • Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information.
  • Ability to think strategically, be a self-starter, challenge the status quo, implement, and effectively deliver business objectives.
  • Demonstrated expertise applying change management, process improvement, product development and project delivery methodologies including SDLC and Agile.
  • Strong understanding of large-scale, complex technology environments, including cross-functional system architectures and interconnected business processes.


Job Expectations:

  • This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed
  • 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 address:

150 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017

Pay Range

Reflected 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.

$167,000.00 - $260,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit  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:

23 Sep 2026

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

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