Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Business Execution Consultant for Sanctions and Investigations.
In this role, you will:
- Act as a liaison between the business client and technical organization by planning, conducting and directing the analysis of complex business problems
- Lead requirements elicitation sessions to understand business problems and how proposed system enhancements address them while assessing impact to existing functionality and business processes
- Lead or participate in grooming sessions, author user stories, attend size/commit sessions, provide feedback in retrospectives
- Responsible for producing business requirement artifacts - including Use Cases, Business and Message Rules, User Stories, Supplemental (non-functional) Specifications, Business Validation Plans, and collaborate with stakeholders on large and complex projects
- Engaged throughout the project life cycle, from inception through post-install transition
- Work directly with all levels through senior management across the organization and be considered as a high-level expert
- Self-starter, work well under tight deadlines and be comfortable working with technical and business teams
- Work with user groups to develop training, resolve questions, assess user needs, and perform necessary requirements-gathering activities
- 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 with using AI tools to capture business requirements and accelerate work
- Demonstrated ability to define, measure, and achieve business outcomes by establishing baseline metrics, setting target performance goals, and tracking progress to realization
- Experience working with the following applications J-Systems, Ops Online (1CBR), EMTS, GMTS, Fircosoft and/or Pega.
- Business Analyst experience
- Payments experience within ISO20022, Wires, SWIFT, ACH, Sanctions, Investigations, electronic payments and/or other related payments
- Experience in projects in an agile environment, implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery mind-set
- Knowledge of Jira and Confluence
- Experience in writing user stories within an Agile environment
- Experience partnering with line of business to gather business requirements
- Experience identifying inefficiencies, finding opportunities to streamline business processes, and implementing change
- Process improvement experience
- Strong root cause analysis skills
- Financial services industry experience
- Risk management and mitigation experience
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
- Ability to think strategically, implement, and deliver business objectives
- Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong analytical skills with ability to turn findings into exec
- Ability to work on-site
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule
4 Aug 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.
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Skills Required
- 4+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience (or equivalent)
- Ability to work on-site
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule
- Experience with using AI tools to capture business requirements and accelerate work
- Experience with J-Systems, Ops Online (1CBR), EMTS, GMTS, Fircosoft and/or Pega
- Business Analyst experience
- Payments experience (ISO20022, Wires, SWIFT, ACH, electronic payments) and sanctions/investigations domain knowledge
- Experience in agile projects, writing user stories, grooming sessions, CI/CD mindset
- Knowledge of Jira and Confluence
- Process improvement experience and ability to identify inefficiencies
- Strong root cause analysis and analytical skills
- Financial services industry experience
- Risk management and mitigation experience
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and influence in a matrix environment
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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