Wells Fargo

Senior Lead Business Execution Consultant

Wells Fargo$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Business Execution, Business Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Enterprise Resiliency, or Risk Management.
  • Extensive knowledge of operational resilience and risk management frameworks.
  • Proven experience assessing portfolio-level risks with actionable recommendations.
  • Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills.
  • Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across a complex organization.
  • Expertise in governance framework design and implementation.
  • Strong executive communication skills for distilling complex issues into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on business resiliency and performance.
  • Lead the creation of executive communications and reports for stakeholders.
  • Resolve complex business challenges with strong analytical skills.
  • Provide thought leadership for innovative resiliency solutions across the enterprise.
  • Facilitate leadership forums and governance routines to support decision-making.
  • Partner with business leaders to promote consistent resiliency practices.
  • Establish and mature resiliency governance frameworks and practices.

Benefits

  • Flexible 3-day in-office, 2-day remote work schedule.
  • Opportunity to influence strategic business initiatives.
  • Engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Involvement in the development of innovative resiliency practices.
  • Travel opportunities up to 10% for strategic collaboration.
Full Job Description

About this role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Business Execution Consultant to serve as a strategic liaison between Enterprise Business Resiliency and key business groups. This role is responsible for driving the consistent application of enterprise resiliency practices, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise standards, and enhancing the organization's ability to identify, assess, and manage portfolio-level risk. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in enterprise resiliency, risk management, governance, and strategic execution, along with the ability to influence and partner effectively across a complex, matrixed organization.

In this role, you will:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving strategic initiatives, business performance, and enterprise resiliency objectives.
  • Lead the development and delivery of executive-level communications, reporting, and presentations for senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Drive the resolution of highly complex business challenges, leveraging strong analytical skills and business execution expertise to deliver long-term, scalable solutions.
  • Provide thought leadership, vision, and strategic direction in the design and implementation of innovative resiliency and business execution solutions across the enterprise.
  • Facilitate leadership forums, governance routines, steering committees, and working groups to support decision-making and execution of strategic priorities.
  • Partner with business leaders across multiple lines of business to promote consistent resiliency practices and strengthen organizational preparedness.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between Enterprise Business Resiliency and assigned business portfolios.
  • Establish, standardize, and mature resiliency frameworks, governance routines, and execution practices across portfolios.
  • Drive proactive risk identification, monitoring, and reporting to enhance visibility and support informed decision-making.
  • Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on priorities, mitigate risks, and execute against enterprise resiliency objectives.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Business Execution, Business Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Enterprise Resiliency, Risk Management, or related experience, demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Desired Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of enterprise resiliency, operational resilience, business continuity, and risk management frameworks.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate regulatory expectations and resiliency requirements into practical, scalable business solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience assessing portfolio-level risks and providing actionable recommendations that improve consistency, efficiency, and risk management outcomes.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization.
  • Experience designing and implementing governance frameworks, operating models, and execution routines that drive accountability and standardization.
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into concise, actionable insights.
  • Experience operating within a large, highly regulated financial services environment.
  • Ability to lead through influence and effectively drive change across multiple business groups and organizational boundaries.

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • 3 days in the office, 2-day remote schedule

Locations.

Des Moines, IA, Charlotte, NC, Phoenix, AZ

Posting End Date:

1 Sep 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.

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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.
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1852
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