Vice President, Business Efficiency & Operating Lead

Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo.

The Chief Operating Office (COO) supports the business by delivering platforms, processes and systems across a wide range of disciplines. This includes LOB business management, business solutions & enablement, client lifecycle management, data management, strategy & transformation, and innovation.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President, Business Efficiency & Operating Lead to help shape how our business operates, scales, and creates value. This highly visible role partners closely with senior leaders to identify opportunities that improve organizational effectiveness, strengthen operating leverage, and drive measurable business outcomes. If you're passionate about turning complex data into strategic decisions, influencing executive stakeholders, and leading transformative change across a large-scale organization, we'd love to hear from you.

As a trusted advisor to business leaders, you will:

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and organizational performance.
• Analyze workforce, vendor, platform, location, and operating expenses to uncover strategic optimization opportunities.
• Develop analytical frameworks, KPIs, and executive scorecards that drive informed decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to quantify opportunities and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Build financial and workforce models that support organizational design, capacity planning, and investment decisions.
• Conduct scenario analysis to assess staffing models, organizational structures, and business growth initiatives.
• Track and measure transformation initiatives, ensuring expected benefits are realized and sustained.
• Deliver executive-level presentations and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support strategic planning, forecasting, and long-term business performance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business execution, strategic planning, management consulting, transformation, finance, business management, or related disciplines.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cost management, productivity measurement, workforce strategy, or business performance management.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and data visualization skills.
• Experience leading or supporting transformation, optimization, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple business functions and leadership levels.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling capabilities.

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
• Ability to travel as needed
• Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

Posting location:

550 S. Tryon, Charlotte, NC 28202

Salary range:

$119,000-$187,000

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. $119,000.00 - $187,000.00

Posting End Date:

2 Oct 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our 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.