Wells Fargo

Lead Product Manager

Wells Fargo$120K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Product Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, or related experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in a large financial services organization is preferred.
  • Proven experience in defining product strategies and managing product roadmaps.
  • Ability to build relationships and influence diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
  • Experience in fraud management, cybersecurity, or risk management is a plus.
  • Background in Agile product delivery environments.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute fraud prevention and risk management product strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish product roadmaps.
  • Lead product requirement development and backlog prioritization.
  • Manage full product lifecycle initiatives from concept to adoption.
  • Navigate complex operational and technological dependencies.
  • Influence senior leaders and stakeholders to achieve alignment.
  • Monitor industry trends to identify future fraud management opportunities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with a minimum of three in-office workdays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Access to advanced technology and tools.
  • Engagement in high-visibility projects with significant impact.
  • Involvement in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Product Manager to own and advance strategic fraud risk capabilities within the Fraud Management Product organization, part of Fraud & Claims Management in Global Operations.

This role sits at the intersection of business, technology, operations, analytics, and risk, leading the development and delivery of capabilities that help protect customers and the bank from evolving fraud threats. Fraud Management supports the breadth of Wells Fargo's consumer products and partners across the enterprise to deliver innovative fraud prevention, detection, and risk management solutions.

This is a high-visibility role responsible for driving product strategy, roadmap execution, and delivery of complex initiatives that generate meaningful customer and business outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong communicator, and influential partner who thrives in a highly matrixed environment.

In this role, you will:

  • Define and execute product strategies that strengthen fraud prevention, detection, and risk management capabilities.
  • Partner with business, technology, analytics, operations, and risk teams to translate strategic objectives into product roadmaps and deliverable solutions.
  • Lead the development, prioritization, and refinement of product requirements, user stories, and backlogs.
  • Drive initiatives through the full product lifecycle from strategy and concept through deployment and adoption.
  • Manage complex dependencies and navigate financial, risk, control, operational, and technology considerations.
  • Influence stakeholders and senior leaders to build alignment and drive decisions across diverse teams.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging fraud threats, and competitive capabilities to identify future opportunities.
  • Challenge existing approaches and identify opportunities to improve fraud outcomes, customer experience, and operational efficiency.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Product Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Product Ownership, Change Delivery, or related experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, and education.

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of Product Management experience within a large financial services organization.
  • Demonstrated experience defining product strategies, managing roadmaps, and delivering technology-enabled capabilities within a large organization.
  • Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive outcomes across business and technology teams.
  • Strong facilitation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • Experience in fraud management, financial crimes, cybersecurity, risk management, or related domains.
  • Experience delivering data, analytics, AI/ML, workflow, or technology-enabled capabilities.
  • Experience working within Agile product delivery environments.
  • Demonstrated success navigating complex, highly matrixed organizations.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively with executive leaders and senior stakeholders.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

 

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Hybrid role with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
  • No Visa Sponsorship.

 

Locations:

 

Charlotte NC, Chandler, AZ, San Antonio, TX, Wilmington, DE

 

Posting End Date: 

4 Oct 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.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Wells Fargo internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure, professional skills development, and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment offers. Interns at Wells Fargo work on real projects, solve actual challenges, and gain the mentorship of seasoned professionals.

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.

Join Our Team

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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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