Business Development & Partnerships Associate

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Wilmington, DE, USA
Hybrid
68K-114K Annually
Junior
Fintech • Financial Services
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The Role
Supports strategic partnership evaluation and execution across credit cards and personal loans. Conducts market, customer, competitive, and partner research; develops business cases, financial analyses, presentations, and recommendations; coordinates diligence, outreach, approvals, contracting, implementation, governance, and reporting. Collaborates with Product, Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams to assess opportunities and drive business growth.
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Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader - we're a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job - it's about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you're supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You'll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we're recognized for it - Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top five on the 2026 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces "to grow your career" in the U.S. Join us!
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Development & Partnerships Associate (Business Execution Associate) in Cards and Personal Loans. This position will support the evaluation and execution of partnership opportunities that create value for customers, strengthen cardmember experiences, and help advance business growth across the credit card ecosystem.
In this role, you will support strategic partnership initiatives across areas such as rewards, loyalty, travel, offers, fintech, digital experiences, and emerging card capabilities. You will work closely with Product, Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams to help assess opportunities, develop business cases, and support partnership execution. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, collaborative, and interested in building a career in business development, partnerships, and strategy
In this role, you will:
  • Conduct market, competitive, customer, and partner research to identify industry trends and support partnership evaluations.
  • Assist in the development of business cases, financial analyses, presentations, and executive materials.
  • Support partnership opportunity assessments by gathering data, conducting analysis, and summarizing findings for business leaders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to help evaluate customer, operational, financial, technology, legal, risk, and compliance considerations.
  • Assist with partner outreach, diligence activities, meeting preparation, and follow-up actions.
  • Support partnership approvals, contracting activities, implementation planning, and project coordination.
  • Help maintain governance, reporting, and control processes related to partnership evaluation and execution.
Required Qualifications:
  • 6+ months 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:
  • Experience in business development, strategic partnerships, product strategy, consulting, corporate development, or financial services
  • Knowledge of the credit card ecosystem, including rewards, loyalty, payment networks, fintech, digital platforms, merchants, travel providers, and technology partners
  • Experience conducting research, analyzing data, and developing presentations or business recommendations.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and translate findings into concise recommendations.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Job Expectations:
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and/or H1-B transfer etc.
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants
Location:
  • 2200 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
  • 550 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
**** Required locations listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position
    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.
    $68,000.00 - $114,000.00
    Benefits
    Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
    • Health benefits
    • 401(k) Plan
    • Paid time off
    • Disability benefits
    • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
    • Parental leave
    • Critical caregiving leave
    • Discounts and savings
    • Commuter benefits
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Scholarships for dependent children
    • Adoption reimbursement
    Posting End Date:
    3 Sep 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.
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    Skills Required

    • 6+ months of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent experience through work, training, military experience, or education
    • Experience in business development, strategic partnerships, product strategy, consulting, corporate development, or financial services
    • Knowledge of the credit card ecosystem, including rewards, loyalty, payment networks, fintech, digital platforms, merchants, travel providers, and technology partners
    • Experience conducting research, analyzing data, and developing presentations or business recommendations
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
    • Ability to communicate clearly and translate findings into concise recommendations
    • Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams
    • Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
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