Business Execution Consultant

Business Execution Consultant About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Consultant 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: 7+ 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: The Securities Services Operations Change Management Manager is responsible for leading strategic transformation, technology, and operational change initiatives across Securities Services Operations. The role partners closely with Operations, Technology, Product, Risk, Compliance, and external vendors to deliver complex change programs that enhance scalability, improve efficiency, and strengthen client outcomes. This role drives end-to-end change execution, from business case development and requirements gathering through implementation, stakeholder adoption, benefits realization, and post-production stabilization. The individual will oversee multiple concurrent initiatives impacting areas such as trade lifecycle management, settlements, custody, asset servicing, syndicate operations, funding, cash operations, and strategic platform modernization Change Portfolio Leadership Lead a portfolio of strategic, technology, and business transformation initiatives across Securities Services Operations. Develop and execute multi-year change roadmaps aligned with business objectives. Establish governance frameworks, steering committees, and executive reporting structures. Monitor project health, risks, dependencies, milestones, and benefits realization. Business Transformation & Process Optimization Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, increase straight-through processing (STP), and enhance operational efficiency. Drive operating model redesign and workflow transformation initiatives. Partner with Operations leaders to improve scalability and service delivery. Support implementation of industry and market infrastructure changes. Program Delivery & Execution Manage end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale initiatives. Coordinate across Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, and Vendor teams. Ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and agreed timelines. Lead Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies as appropriate. Stakeholder & Executive Management Build strong partnerships with senior leaders and business stakeholders. Prepare executive updates, status reports, and steering committee materials. Facilitate decision-making and escalation management. Influence strategic priorities and investment decisions. Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Operations, Technology, or related field. 5+ years of experience in Securities Services, Capital Markets, Investment Banking Operations, or Financial Services Operations. Demonstrated experience delivering complex cross-functional transformation and change initiatives. Strong knowledge of Securities Operations processes and operating models. Experience with change management frameworks and governance. Advanced stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Job Expectations: Knowledge of industry utilities and platforms such as DTCC, SWIFT, Euroclear, Clearstream, Broadridge, or equivalent solutions. Experience with Agile delivery methodologies. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities. Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment. Success Measures Successful delivery of strategic change portfolio. Increased automation and straight-through processing. Cost reduction and capacity optimization. Achievement of program milestones and business objectives. Enhanced stakeholder and client satisfaction. Measurable business benefits and ROI realization. Deep knowledge of one or more of: Settlements Custody Services Asset Servicing Syndicate Operations Funding Operations Trade Support / Middle Office Cash Operations Posting End Date: 25 Aug 2026 •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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