Lead Business Execution Consultant - Payments Operations

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant for Global Operations, Payments Operations, Payments Services organization. This role will focus on data analysis, building new automation efforts for the organization, and be utilized with other production teams.

In this role, you will:

• Perform assessments through fact finding and data requiring creative approaches to solving complex issues, and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations

• Drive accountability for assigned initiatives, limit risk exposure, and create efficiencies as appropriate

• Review strategic approaches and effectiveness of support function and business performance

• Perform assessments through fact finding and data requiring creative approaches to solving complex issues, and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations

• Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans

• Collaborate and consult with members of the Business Execution team and team leaders to drive strategic initiatives

• Influence, guide and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff within the group

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:

• 3+ years of consulting experience, preferably in data analysis

• Advanced data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret large, complex datasets and translate insights into actionable business recommendations

• Experience building and scaling automation solutions (e.g., process automation, dashboards, reporting enhancements) to improve operational efficiency

• Proficiency with data tools such as SQL, Excel (advanced), Power BI/Tableau, or similar analytics platforms

• ​Strong data validation, data governance, and controls mindset within regulated environments

• Experience supporting strategic initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with business priorities

• Strong understanding of operational risk, controls, and efficiency optimization in large enterprise environments

• Familiarity with payments operations, transaction processing, or financial services operational workflows

• Understanding of end-to-end operational processes, dependencies, and downstream impacts

• Consulting-style communication skills, including executive-ready presentations, clear recommendations, and data-backed storytelling

• Ability to influence without direct authority, driving alignment across cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to guide and mentor junior consultants or analysts, setting standards for execution and problem-solving

• Experience driving process improvements and change initiatives, including adoption and sustainability

• Strong planning, prioritization, and initiative tracking skills

Job Expectations:

• Flexibility in work hours is required to support operational coverage through 8:00 PM ET.

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Location:

• 1525 W. WT Harris, Charlotte, NC

• Only posted location(s) will be considered

Posting End Date: 

4 Apr 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.

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