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Senior Business Execution Consultant [ISO 20022, Business Requirements, JIRA, Payments
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The Role
Leads business execution and strategic initiatives within Wells Fargo’s Chief Operating Office. The role gathers and prioritizes business requirements, translates them into user stories and acceptance criteria, supports Agile delivery, and coordinates cross-functional business, product, technology, testing, and operations teams. Responsibilities include payment transformation, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, project planning, backlog refinement, and delivery of payment-processing initiatives involving ISO 20022 and domestic and international payment channels.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Business Execution Consultant to support key business priorities within the Chief Operating Office. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to initiatives that strengthen execution discipline, operational excellence, risk management, and customer centricity. The Chief Operating Office focuses on strengthening Wells Fargo's risk and control infrastructure while enabling consistent, effective, and efficient enterprise operations and services
In this role, you will:
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Job Expectations:
Posting End Date:
22 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.
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 .
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.
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Business Execution Consultant to support key business priorities within the Chief Operating Office. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to initiatives that strengthen execution discipline, operational excellence, risk management, and customer centricity. The Chief Operating Office focuses on strengthening Wells Fargo's risk and control infrastructure while enabling consistent, effective, and efficient enterprise operations and services
In this role, you will:
- Lead and support business execution activities across multiple business groups and contribute to large-scale strategic initiatives
- Drive efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness, and effective pipeline management across assigned operations
- Research and analyze moderately complex business, operational, and strategic initiatives, applying knowledge of organizational strategy, business execution, and international business considerations
- Exercise independent judgment to identify business needs, develop recommendations, and provide guidance to support effective execution
- Support the planning and execution of programs and initiatives focused on risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and customer experience
- Collaborate and consult with business and functional leaders to develop and execute project plans, policies, and procedures
- Build and manage relationships with cross-functional business partners to support the successful implementation of programs, services, and initiatives
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
- Experience gathering, analyzing, and prioritizing business requirements and translating them into user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and product delivery.
- Working knowledge of product and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Aha!, and Balsamiq.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, development, testing, and operations teams to deliver business or product initiatives.
- Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- 3-5 years of payments processing experience, including SWIFT MT/MX, Fedwire, CHIPS, ACH, RTP, or GPPSP, with knowledge of MX messages (Pacs, Pain, Camt, Admi) and MT N1/N2/N9 series.
- 3-5 years of business analysis experience, including gathering, analyzing, prioritizing, and translating business requirements into actionable deliverables.
- 3-5 years of experience working in Agile teams, with working knowledge of Jira and Confluence.
- Experience with payment reporting solutions and payment tracker applications, supporting operational and technology-driven payment initiatives.
- Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to respond quickly to issues and reprioritize work based on stakeholder and customer feedback.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience supporting payment transformation, modernization, or operational improvement initiatives within banking or financial services.
- Knowledge of payment operations, controls, risk management, and end-to-end payment processing across domestic or international payment channels.
- Experience with Agile product delivery, including backlog management, user stories, acceptance criteria, testing, and release planning.
- Experience working with technology, operations, product, and business stakeholders to deliver complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), PMI Professional inBusiness Analysis (PMI-PBA), or Agile/Scrum certifications would be beneficial.
Job Expectations:
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to adapt and reprioritize work based on changing business, stakeholder, and customer needs.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across business, operations, product, and technology.
- Ability to support time-sensitive payment and operational initiatives and respond promptly to business needs.
Posting End Date:
22 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.
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 .
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.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent experience, training, military experience, or education
- Experience gathering, analyzing, and prioritizing business requirements and translating them into user stories and acceptance criteria
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and product delivery
- Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Aha!, and Balsamiq
- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, development, testing, and operations teams
- Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- 3–5 years of payments processing experience, including SWIFT MT/MX, Fedwire, CHIPS, ACH, RTP, or GPPSP
- Knowledge of MX messages, including Pacs, Pain, Camt, and Admi, and MT N1/N2/N9 series
- 3–5 years of business analysis experience involving requirements gathering, analysis, prioritization, and translation into actionable deliverables
- 3–5 years of experience working in Agile teams with Jira and Confluence
- Experience with payment reporting solutions and payment tracker applications
- Experience supporting payment transformation, modernization, or operational improvement initiatives within banking or financial services
- Knowledge of payment operations, controls, risk management, and end-to-end domestic or international payment processing
- Experience with Agile product delivery, including backlog management, user stories, acceptance criteria, testing, and release planning
- Experience delivering complex cross-functional initiatives with technology, operations, product, and business stakeholders
- CSPO, CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile/Scrum certification
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to adapt and reprioritize work based on changing business, stakeholder, and customer needs
- Ability to support time-sensitive payment and operational initiatives and respond promptly to business needs
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are highlighted by a strong 401(k) with employer matching and added options like after‑tax contributions and an employee stock purchase plan, supporting long‑term savings. These features are presented as competitive elements of the total rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as comprehensive, often starting on day one for eligible employees, with HSAs/FSAs, wellness incentives, and mental health resources available. Specialized care options, including fertility support, further enhance the health offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of notable duration is available from the start of employment, alongside adoption/surrogacy/fertility programs. Caregiving and backup care resources deepen the family-oriented support.
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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! 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 continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
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