Wells Fargo

Senior Lead Business Accountability Specialist

Wells Fargo$159K — $279K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process-related fields.
  • 5+ years leading enterprise or technology-driven initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
  • Expertise in change enablement, including communication and readiness planning.
  • 5+ years of risk and governance experience.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a Business Execution advisor to leadership for driving performance.
  • Lead strategy and resolution of complex issues related to Business Execution.
  • Provide vision and expertise to senior leadership for innovative business solutions.
  • Facilitate decision making in team meetings and steering committees.
  • Engage with professionals across multiple lines of business as an advisor to leadership.
  • Drive high-impact initiatives ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and constraints proactively.
  • Translate complex initiatives into clear, executive-ready communications.

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description

About this role:

We are seeking a results-driven leader who excels at guiding complex initiatives from concept to successful delivery. This role is responsible for driving critical work forward, proactively managing risk, enabling change across teams, and ensuring outcomes are delivered on time and with measurable impact. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, highly organized, and confident challenging assumptions to uncover risks and clarify priorities.


In this role, you will:

  • Act as a Business Execution advisor to leadership to drive performance and initiatives, and develop and implement information delivery or presentations to key stakeholders and senior management

  • 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

  • Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership for implementing innovative and significant business solutions that are large scale and cross organizational

  • Lead team meetings or steering committee to facilitate decision making and support implementation of recommendations and plans

  • Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across multiple lines of businesses and serve as an experienced advisor to the leadership

  • Provide direction to a cross functional team using business expertise

  • Drive high-impact initiatives from intake through execution, ensuring alignment to strategic goals and timely completion.

  • Anticipate, identify, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and constraints before they impact delivery.

  • Ask the right questions to surface ambiguity, challenge thinking, and enable informed decisions at the right time.

  • Establish clear outcomes, milestones, and success metrics; maintain momentum and accountability throughout execution.

  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across technical, business, and leadership stakeholders.

  • Enable and support change by preparing teams, addressing resistance, and ensuring new capabilities are adopted and sustained.

  • Translate complex initiatives into clear plans, narratives, and executive-ready communications.

  • Monitor progress, manage tradeoffs, and escalate issues decisively with options and recommendations.

  • Continuously improve delivery practices, tools, and ways of working to increase speed, quality, and predictability.


Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following:  work experience, training, military experience, education

  • 5+ years of experience leading enterprise or technology-driven initiatives with multiple stakeholders.

  • Change enablement expertise, including communication, readiness planning, and adoption support.

  • 5+ years of risk and governance experience


Desired Qualifications:

  • Strong delivery discipline with the ability to move multiple initiatives forward simultaneously.

  • Advanced risk and dependency management mindset—comfortable operating in ambiguity and complexity.

  • Exceptional critical thinking; known for asking insightful questions that uncover root causes and hidden risks.

  • Proven ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level storytelling.

  • Structured, detail-oriented approach balanced with pragmatism and decisiveness.

  • Working in environments undergoing transformation, modernization, or operating model change.

  • Experience within IT, digital, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or data initiatives (depending on your org).

  • Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or iterative delivery models.

Job Expectations:

  • Available to accommodate PST work hours.

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.

$159,000.00 - $279,000.00

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:

9 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.

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

Discover the opportunities waiting for you at Wells Fargo by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who bring creativity, passion, and a drive to serve our customers.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest from Wells Fargo Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that align with your career preferences and get insider tips on crafting the perfect resume and acing your interview.

Networking and Innovation

At Wells Fargo, networking and innovation go hand in hand. We encourage our employees to connect across departments and roles to foster new ideas and strategies that lead to groundbreaking solutions.

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.
Learn more about Wells Fargo
Size
246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
-5.9%
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Wells Fargo

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Senior Lead Business Accountability Specialist jobs: