Wells Fargo

Head of Financial Institutions Product

Wells Fargo$185K — $300K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Product Management or leadership experience in finance or related fields
  • 4+ years of management or leadership experience
  • Experience leading multi-platform product portfolios in matrixed organizations
  • Strong executive presence to influence senior leaders
  • Proficient in collaboration with Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal, and Compliance
  • Deep understanding of FI and NBFI client segments and payment flows

Responsibilities

  • Define product vision and architecture for FI and NBFI payment solutions
  • Shape multi-year roadmaps and investment priorities
  • Drive delivery across platforms and product teams
  • Translate vision into capability requirements for tech teams
  • Lead market analysis for product differentiation
  • Own product governance and lifecycle management
  • Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness coverage
  • Parental and caregiving leave
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependents
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description
About This Role

Wells Fargo’s Global Payments & Liquidity (GPL) organization is seeking a senior product leader to serve as Head of Financial Institutions (FI) and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) Products. This role is accountable for defining, delivering, and scaling a comprehensive portfolio of payments, liquidity, deposit, and digital workflow solutions for bank and non-bank financial institution clients.

This role sits within GPL’s Specialty Products group and operates as a senior leadership position with broad accountability across strategy, delivery, and commercialization. The Head of FI Products partners closely with Relationship Management, Treasury Management Consultants, Platform teams, Operations, Technology, Risk, and Compliance to deliver cohesive, scalable, and market-leading solutions.

In this role, you will:
Product Strategy & Target State Design
  • Define the target product vision and future‑state architecture for FI and NBFI solutions across payments, deposits, liquidity, and digital workflows.
  • Define and evolve the target product state and future-state architecture aligned to GPL strategy, platform modernization, and regulatory expectations.
  • Shape multi-year roadmaps, investment priorities, and sequencing decisions in partnership with GPL leadership.
  • Establish clear product outcomes, success metrics, and portfolio priorities tied to client value, revenue growth, and operational scalability.
  • Develop problem statements, solution concepts, and capability maps aligned to FI and NBFI client use cases.
  • Partner with GPL leadership to shape multi‑year roadmaps, investment priorities, and sequencing decisions.
  • Ensure alignment with GPL strategic priorities, platform modernization, and regulatory expectations.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Delivery
  • Drive delivery by orchestrating work across existing GPL platforms and product teams.
  • Translate target‑state vision into clear capability requirements for platform and technology teams.
  • Partner with Technology, Operations, Risk, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to ensure scalable and compliant solutions.
  • Manage dependencies and trade‑offs to deliver cohesive end‑to‑end outcomes.

Industry & Market Leadership
  • Serve as senior product point-of-contact for FI and NBFI solutions with Coverage, Relationship Management, and Treasury Solutions teams.
  • Partner with Relationship Managers and Treasury Management Consultants to align product strategy with client needs, sales priorities, and market opportunities.
  • Represent GPL in strategic client discussions, industry forums, and internal senior leadership engagements.
  • Lead market and competitive analysis to drive differentiation and inform roadmap and pricing decisions.
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform product differentiation and prioritization.

Governance & Lifecycle Management
  • Own product governance across the FI and NBFI portfolio, including Product Change, Product Launch, and ongoing lifecycle management.
  • Ensure adherence to Wells Fargo risk management, compliance, and regulatory standards.
  • Monitor performance, adoption, and financial outcomes to inform continuous improvement and investment decisions.
  • Drive accountability and transparency across product initiatives through disciplined reporting and executive communication.

Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of Product Management or leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

  • 4+ years of management or leadership experience

  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-platform product portfolios in large matrixed organizations.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to partner effectively with Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal, and Compliance.
  • Deep understanding of FI and/or NBFI client segments, payment flows, and operating models.

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience serving banks, Fintechs, payment processors, or other non-bank financial institutions.
  • Background in commercial payments, correspondent banking, cash management, or market infrastructure.
  • Experience delivering products through platform modernization or transformation initiatives.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and written communication skills with an executive-level audience.

Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule

  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

  • Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/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.

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.

$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  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:

18 Aug 2026

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

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

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Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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Empower Your Career

Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
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