About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Business Execution Consultant. We believe in the power of working together because great ideas can come from anyone. Through collaboration, any employee can have an impact and make a difference for the entire company. Explore opportunities with us for a career in a supportive environment where you can learn and grow.

In this role, you will:

• Lead support functions or operations for multiple business groups and contribute to large scale strategic initiatives

• Ensure efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness of solutions, and pipeline management relating to assigned operations

• Research moderately complex business, operational, and strategic initiatives that require analytical skills, basic knowledge of organizational strategy and Business Execution, and understanding of international business

• Work independently to make recommendations for support function by providing support and leadership

• Assist in the planning and execution of a variety of programs and initiatives that may include risk mitigation, efficiency, and customer experience

• Collaborate and consult with team leaders in developing project plans, policies and procedures

• Provide leadership in management of relationships and implementation of programs, services, and initiatives with cross functional business partners

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ 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:

• Strong experience in Risk management or in Audit or in RCSA

• Experience in one or more risk disciplines like Information Security, Business Continuity, Data Privacy, operational risk, financial crime, or regulatory compliance is an advantage.

• Preferred experience in understanding Risk Management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate issues to management.

• 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.

Job Expectations:

• Understanding and analyze the need for a Third Party and the Risks that it could come with during the process of engagement.

• In-depth knowledge of Third-Party Due Diligence process of Identifying, assessing, and mitigating third party risks during and after entering contracts during onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and termination processes

• In depth understanding on different type of Services and engagements with the Third-Party Service provider

• Gathering information from business on the service, evaluating them, finalizing compliance and risk evaluations, and updating them in the tool as a part of Due diligence activities

• Follow up with the Risk Partners and provide adequate responses incase of any questions / queries about the provided responses – Collaborate with Lines of Business and other required stakeholders.

• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to identify and address key third party related risks and areas of concerns associated with new and existing third-party relationships.

• Ability to translate the Risk Entities to the Line of business and address the requirements and concerns.

• Determine areas of strength or Business Execution opportunity within defined scope of work

• Review and research strategies and action plans 7to establish effective processes while meeting performance metrics and policy expectations.

• Present recommendations to develop, implement and monitor strategic approaches, effectiveness of support function, and business performance improvement opportunities for managing risks of the business.

• Ability to challenge Lines of Business if needed during the process of Risk evaluation and also provide interim/ adequate communication wherever needed.

• Develop expertise in the Enterprise Third Party Risk Management policies.

Responsibilities :

• Execute Third Party Risk management, play the role of an Engagement Manager and Relationship Manager.

• Manage Engagements and Relationships independently and liaise closely with Business Operations, Supply chain, Info Security, Compliance, Resiliency, Technology teams.

• Complete planning activities, including evaluating the business need for the use of a third-party service provider, obtaining the necessary business approvals and engaging Supply Chain Management for contracts.

• Partner with Line of Business and must follow the lifecycle process of Third Party risk management to ensure third parties is appropriately risk rated.

• Ensure all required due diligence activities are completed with respect to the third-party service provider and associated risk are identified, assessed, mitigated, monitored, and managed.

• Monitoring the third-party service provider performance and ensuring it conforms with contractual requirements and service level agreements and meets business expectations.

• Thoroughly understand the third-party service provider engagement/relationship, including all products and services, contract and other risks inherent and related risks for each engagement and perform periodic oversight

• Communicate, coordinate, collaborate and build partnerships effectively with Stakeholders across different business divisions.

• The position requires the ability to lead, manage, and follow up on action items for all meetings, ensuring those assigned as owner to complete their milestones on time a timely manner.

• Conduct regular business review meetings as required per the Third-Party Service Provider Procedures.

• Act as an SME for the process

• Lead the conversations with stakeholders.

• Mentor and guide new team members.

• Identify and deliver IDEA Projects.

Posting End Date:

9 Feb 2025

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

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Req Number: R-431346