The Chief Operating Office (COO) supports the business seamlessly across all geographic regions by delivering platforms, processes and systems across a wide range of disciplines. This includes LOB business management, strategy & innovation, data transformation, client lifecycle management, and risk management.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President, Lead Product Manager (Lead Securities Product Manager) in COO to join our Product team for innovation working in partnership across products.

This team will drive the development and execution of the innovation strategy and roadmap, in collaboration with senior business and functional leaders across CIB.  The individual will play a crucial role in the future, ensuring that our innovation strategy aligns with our clients' needs and positions Wells Fargo as a leader in financial services. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience within CIB businesses (e.g., Equities, FX, Structured Products, Munis, etc.)  along with a strong understanding of AI/GenAI solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and development of agentic product capabilities, including autonomous workflows, decision-making agents, and reusable platform components that drive efficiency and scale across trading desks
• Translate complex business problems into agentic product opportunities by leveraging GenAI, orchestration frameworks, and modular architecture principles, in alignment with strategic objectives and compliance requirements
• Responsible for working with stakeholders to oversee, prioritize, and optimize the Cross Markets Innovation book of work aligned to product area vision and goals, regulatory expectations, and emerging technology trends
• Champion experimentation and iterative development of agentic prototypes, ensuring learnings are captured and inform broader product strategy and roadmap
• Develop and communicate product area vision and strategy, actively managing backlog prioritization and resolving sequencing conflicts across product areas
• Manage engagement and communication related to delivery with CIB stakeholders at senior levels in the Markets division
• Maintain strong partnerships with technology, data science, and business teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring delivery of measurable, compliant solutions
• Stay ahead of industry trends and the evolving regulatory landscape, especially in GenAI and agentic technologies, to inform our innovation strategy and risk management
• Demonstrate Agile product management expertise, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the Markets division

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Securities Product Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Markets/Sales/Trading within a large financial institution
• Experience leading AI or GenAI implementations across business functions either as an employee or as a consultant
• Prior experience in product development
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to independently own a portfolio of products and product areas during all stages of the product life cycle
• Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and legal frameworks in financial services
• Exceptional Microsoft Office/PowerPoint delivery and execution experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, at all levels of the organization, including senior executive-level leadership
• Ability to prioritize and execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively engage stakeholders in strategic initiatives
• High energy and passion for innovation and strategic partnership development

Job Expectations:

• Visa sponsorship is not available
• 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 Location:

• 500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001
• 550 S Tryon St. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

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.

Posting End Date:

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