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The Role
Lead strategy and execution for a next-generation Strategic Trade Management platform. Define architecture, drive cloud-native modernization, build and mentor engineering teams, partner with trading, risk, and business leaders, champion AI-enabled delivery, and ensure regulatory, resiliency, and operational excellence across trade lifecycle, pricing, risk, and settlement capabilities.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Technology Director Head of Engineering for a strategic trade management within Commercial Corporate & Investment Bank Technology (CCIBT).
This leader will define and execute the multi-year technology vision for the firm's next-generation Strategic Trade Management platform, driving modernization across trade capture, lifecycle processing, pricing, risk, settlement, and regulatory reporting capabilities. The Technology Director will build and lead high-performing engineering teams while partnering with senior business, trading, quantitative research, operations, and risk stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that position Wells Fargo for future growth.
The role requires a balance of deep capital markets expertise, executive leadership, engineering excellence, and organizational influence. As a senior technology leader, you will shape platform strategy, drive large-scale transformation initiatives, champion AI-enabled software delivery practices, and build a robust engineering organization capable of delivering enterprise-critical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Technology Strategy & Platform Leadership
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.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
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.
26 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.
#BI-Hybrid
Wells Fargo is seeking a Technology Director Head of Engineering for a strategic trade management within Commercial Corporate & Investment Bank Technology (CCIBT).
This leader will define and execute the multi-year technology vision for the firm's next-generation Strategic Trade Management platform, driving modernization across trade capture, lifecycle processing, pricing, risk, settlement, and regulatory reporting capabilities. The Technology Director will build and lead high-performing engineering teams while partnering with senior business, trading, quantitative research, operations, and risk stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that position Wells Fargo for future growth.
The role requires a balance of deep capital markets expertise, executive leadership, engineering excellence, and organizational influence. As a senior technology leader, you will shape platform strategy, drive large-scale transformation initiatives, champion AI-enabled software delivery practices, and build a robust engineering organization capable of delivering enterprise-critical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Technology Strategy & Platform Leadership
- Define and execute the long-term technology strategy and roadmap for Wells Fargo's Strategic Trade Management platform supporting Fixed Income and Derivatives businesses.
- Drive the transformation toward a unified, cloud-native architecture built on modern engineering principles, event-driven design patterns, and enterprise-grade scalability.
- Establish architectural standards, engineering governance, and platform modernization objectives aligned with business priorities.
- Lead technology investment planning and prioritization across multiple strategic initiatives.
- Build, develop, and lead high-performing engineering teams across multiple product and platform areas.
- Manage and mentor engineering managers, lead engineers, architects, and senior technologists.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
- Drive talent acquisition, succession planning, workforce strategy, and leadership development within Capital Markets Technology.
- Lead large-scale modernization initiatives focused on trade lifecycle management, risk processing, valuation services, market data integration, and operational workflows.
- Oversee migration from legacy platforms to modern cloud-native architectures using distributed systems and real-time event processing frameworks.
- Champion AI-driven automation and intelligent workflow capabilities across software delivery and business processes.
- Ensure platforms support evolving business needs, regulatory requirements, and future product expansion.
- Partner with senior leaders across Trading, Quantitative Research, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Compliance to align technology strategy with business objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology direction, investment priorities, and platform transformation opportunities.
- Communicate complex technical strategies to executive audiences while translating business objectives into actionable engineering roadmaps.
- Influence enterprise architecture standards and technology decisions across Capital Markets technology organizations.
- Establish best practices for software engineering, architecture, observability, resiliency, security, and operational readiness.
- Drive adoption of modern development approaches including CI/CD, cloud engineering, platform automation, and AI-assisted development tools.
- Ensure technology solutions meet stringent performance, scalability, resiliency, and regulatory standards.
- Oversee execution of complex technology programs with accountability for delivery quality, risk management, and business outcomes.
- Ensure technology platforms meet regulatory, audit, cybersecurity, and operational risk requirements.
- Partner with risk and compliance organizations to proactively identify and mitigate technology risks.
- Establish controls and governance frameworks supporting highly regulated capital markets environments.
- 10+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4+ years of management or leadership experience
- 10+ years of technology leadership experience with significant experience supporting Capital Markets, Trading, or Financial Services organizations
- 10+ years of Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, and Derivatives trading workflows and trade lifecycle management
- 7+years of Experience leading modernization programs involving cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, event-driven platforms, and data-intensive applications
- 7+ years of Experience with technical foundation across Java, distributed systems, microservices, cloud technologies, data platforms, and modern software engineering practices
- Experience leading strategic trading platform initiatives within a global investment bank or major financial institution
- Proven experience leading large engineering organizations and delivering strategic transformation initiatives
- Knowledge of industry trade lifecycle platforms, risk systems, pricing engines, and market infrastructure
- Experience implementing AI-enabled engineering practices and modern software delivery frameworks
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms, Kubernetes, OpenShift, platform engineering, and enterprise DevSecOps practices
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting Fixed Income, Commodities, FX, and Derivatives businesses
- Proven track record of building and developing high-performing engineering leadership teams
- Experience presenting technology strategy and investment recommendations to executive leadership and governance committees
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- Relocation assistance is not available
- Visa sponsorship is not available
- 300 S Brevard St. Charlotte, NC 28202
- 194 Wood Ave S, Iselin, NJ 08830
- 125 High St. - Boston, Massachusetts 02110
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.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
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
26 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.
#BI-Hybrid
Skills Required
- 10+ years of technology strategic leadership experience
- 4+ years of management or leadership experience
- 10+ years technology leadership experience supporting Capital Markets, Trading, or Financial Services
- 10+ years experience with Fixed Income, FX, Commodities, and Derivatives trading workflows and trade lifecycle management
- 7+ years leading modernization programs with cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, event-driven platforms, and data-intensive applications
- 7+ years technical foundation across Java, distributed systems, microservices, cloud technologies, data platforms, and modern software engineering practices
- Experience leading strategic trading platform initiatives within a global investment bank or major financial institution
- Proven experience leading large engineering organizations and delivering strategic transformation initiatives
- Knowledge of industry trade lifecycle platforms, risk systems, pricing engines, and market infrastructure
- Experience implementing AI-enabled engineering practices and modern software delivery frameworks
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms, Kubernetes, OpenShift, platform engineering, and enterprise DevSecOps practices
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting Fixed Income, Commodities, FX, and Derivatives businesses
- Proven track record of building and developing high-performing engineering leadership teams
- Experience presenting technology strategy and investment recommendations to executive leadership and governance committees
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.
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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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