Lead Business Execution Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Execution Consultant to join the Enterprise Business Resiliency Planning team. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategic initiatives and programs that frequently cross organizations and carry moderate to significant risk impact.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and analytical capabilities to guide cross-functional initiatives focused on resiliency planning and execution.

The selected candidate will collaborate closely across teams, play a key role in trend analysis and root cause identification, and be instrumental in shaping enterprise-wide resiliency protocols that align with regulatory expectations and internal standards.

In this role, you will:

This role supports the management, enhancement, and maturation of the Business Continuity Resiliency Planning program by driving accountability for assigned initiatives. The consultant will work with key stakeholders across business groups and enterprise functions to ensure alignment with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards. Specific responsibilities include: ​

• Lead the development and execution of solutions for complex Business Resiliency challenges by conducting risk-focused assessments, applying advanced analytical skills, and leveraging deep subject matter expertise to deliver scalable, long-term outcomes aligned with enterprise objectives
• Lead team meetings or steering committees to facilitate decision making and support implementation of recommendations and plans
• Provide strategic vision, direction, and subject matter expertise to senior leadership for implementing large-scale business solutions; serve as a trusted advisor by engaging with professionals and managers across multiple lines of business
• Support, manage, and drive enhancement and maturation of Wells Fargo’s Business Resiliency Planning Program
• Drive accountability and resolve complex challenges by applying deep business expertise and analytical skills to mitigate risks, create efficiencies, and support program-level objectives
• Conduct recurring data analysis to identify trends, uncover gaps in requirements, and generate risk performance reports with actionable insights that support continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and inform senior leadership
• Lead change management and simplification efforts to streamline Business Resiliency Planning processes while ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory standards
• Act as a subject matter expert on internal Business Resiliency Planning policy and procedures, industry standards, and regulations
• Provide compliance expertise to the Business Groups and Enterprise Functions via communication, projects, and initiatives
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Business Resiliency Planning internal procedures, processes, initiatives, and associated controls
• Assist management in coordinating audits and exams while supporting second line, third line, and regulatory review activities, including issue management, remediation, and appropriate risk escalation
• Collaborate and consult with members of the Enterprise Business Resiliency Planning to drive strategic initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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:

• Business Resiliency Planning experience with a large financial services institution or consulting firm;
• Experience with Business Impact Assessments and Business Recovery Strategies
• Experience leading large-scale transformation and organizational change initiatives in complex, dynamic environments to deliver strategic business outcomes
• Effectively articulate credible challenge, consult and influence leadership, and distill complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives that drive alignment and support
• Experience designing and implementing program requirements, supporting metrics, effective controls, and issue resolution strategies
• Apply strong critical thinking and independent judgment to anticipate risks, identify strategic opportunities, and make timely decisions across stakeholder groups.  
• Experience with analyzing data, developing insights, trends, conclusions, and/or summarizing and recommending new strategies and solutions based on results
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and adaptability while managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and driving results in a dynamic environment
• Strong background in business resiliency, recovery, and continuity concepts
• Self-motivated, proactive, problem-solver with the ability to work both independently and on a team
• Demonstrate strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills by clearly and concisely articulating complex topics to diverse audiences across formats such as email, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience in regulatory compliance and remediating regulatory concerns.
• Demonstrated partnerships with 2nd and 3rd line
• Understanding of enterprise risk management framework including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

Posting End Date:

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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