Business Execution Consultant

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a UK-based Business Execution Consultant to join the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Front Line, New Business Initiatives (NBI) Governance team.
The team manages the end-to-end (1) New Business Initiative, (2) New Product, (3) Product Modification and (4) Product Expansion risk assessment globally and ensures these are implemented and monitored in a way that effectively manages risk.
The role is responsible for the design, implementation and delivery of the CIB New Business Initiative process with focus on initiatives impacting EMEA and APAC. In addition, the role will also be responsible for incorporating the international requirements into the process design as well as provide thought leadership on updates to the program.
In this role, you will:

• Participate in a variety of assigned and ongoing business operations to ensure success in meeting business goals and objectives
• Identify opportunities for process improvement by conducting root cause testing of all compliance and business metrics
• Determine areas of strength or Business Execution opportunity within defined scope of work
• Review and research strategies and action plans to establish effective processes while meeting performance metrics and policy expectations
• Utilize independent judgment to guide moderate risk deliverables
• Present recommendations to develop, implement, and monitor strategic approaches, effectiveness of support function, and business performance improvement opportunities for managing risks of the business
• Exercise independent judgment and provide guidance in diverse support functions and operations for a single business group within a line of business
• Collaborate and consult with leaders and executive management
• Provide work direction to less experienced Strategy and Execution staff

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Maintain and enhance international product governance framework
• Deliver NBI Governance to the non-US regions
• Assist EMEA and APAC businesses in completing NBI risk assessments and approval
• Engage regional leadership and Independent Risk Management in NBI product risk reviews
• Manage the coordination between regional and US stakeholders
• Communicate status, progress and escalations to senior leadership
• Identify training opportunities, formulate and deliver the appropriate solutions
• Program enhancement -- review strategies and action plans to maintain effective NBI processes while meeting performance metrics and policy expectations
• Collaborate and consult with leaders and executive management
• Experience in Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional New Product Governance including (1) New Business Initiatives, (2) New Products, (3) Product Modifications or expansions and (4) Product Performance Monitoring
• Experience / understanding of Capital Markets (broker/dealer trading practices across foreign exchange, fixed income, equities, and derivatives), Investment Banking and Commercial Real Estate product

Job Expectations:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a global team
• Ability to think strategically, implement and deliver business objectives
• Ability to make timely and independent judgement decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously, effectively resolving issues and conflicts as they arise
• Ability to understand and operationalize and manage complex international product governance requirements
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Commercial mindset with an ability to apply regulatory expertise in a practical and pragmatic way
• Ability to develop effective working relationships across regions and across first and second-line stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of operational risk in the financial services industry
• Use problem solving skills to develop custom approaches and solutions and keep the NBI progress

Posting End Date:
3 Aug 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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