Be an Early Applicant
Wells Fargo: Tech-powered. Innovation-led. We're transforming financial services.
The Role
Supports Total Rewards and Executive Compensation programs through compensation analysis, equity award administration, reporting, data validation, process controls, and operational consulting. The role analyzes employee data using advanced Excel functions, administers compensation and benefits programs, supports audits and reporting, collaborates with HR and business stakeholders, and maintains confidential information and compliance procedures.
Summary Generated by Built In
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Compensation Consultant on the Total Rewards team to partner with the Executive Compensation Center of Excellence team to design competitive, equitable compensation programs that are intended to motivate employees, attract, and retain talent, manage risk, and reward employees for their contributions to Wells Fargo's success.
In this role, you will:
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Job Expectations:
Shift timings: 1:30-10:30 pm IST
Posting End Date:
18 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 Compensation Consultant on the Total Rewards team to partner with the Executive Compensation Center of Excellence team to design competitive, equitable compensation programs that are intended to motivate employees, attract, and retain talent, manage risk, and reward employees for their contributions to Wells Fargo's success.
In this role, you will:
- Provide consulting, coaching, and solutions in support of compensation strategies, programs, and solutions across a business or enterprise function, ensuring alignment with key organizational goals.
- Review and analyze moderately complex operational assignments that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables.
- Present recommendations for resolving moderately complex situations and exercise independent judgement while leveraging and developing expertise within the compensation area, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Receive direction from supervisor and exercise judgement within defined parameters while developing understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Provide support for a variety of diverse support functions and/or operations/production oversight for the Human Resources Total Rewards team.
- Support the operations and reporting needs of the Compensation Center of Excellence.
- Work with Human Resources databases and technology platforms relevant to the assigned work.
- Pull, review, analyze, verify, and track intricate employee data using advanced functions in Excel.
- Administer programs, projects, or processes specific to the business and are administrative in nature.
- Facilitate efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness of solutions, and escalate concerns related to the assigned operation.
- Adhere to and support the Compensation COE's procedures, processes, and controls.
- Communicate with U.S.-based Compensation COE colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, and customers on operational initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Compensation or Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Experience in Compensation or Analytics, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
- 2+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: India/US/Global Rewards (compensation and benefits) execution and administrative support, payments operations, payroll, automation, project management, implementation, business operations or strategic planning in financial services demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
- Experience in managing and administrating Equity Buyout awards for new hire offers and retention awards (Cash, Long Term Cash, or Restricted Stocks) as applicable.
- Responsible for the efficient administration of the equity compensation programs including all equity compensation, non-qualified deferred compensation/executive benefit programs and the employee stock purchase plans
- Excellent understanding and experience of global/US compensation practices and follows guidance/procedures to support compensation operations spanning across Executive Compensation and Compensation Delivery functions.
- Ability to support compensation administration, reporting, and servicing needs.
- Possesses experience in, acumen for, and success with data analysis; and provides necessary professional and/or technical level support and guidance.
- Ability to instill necessary risk and control measures in delivery, procedures and reporting activities, including development and maintenance of project, scope documents, etc.
- Ability to perform compensation and benefits program analysis, maintenance and administration, and the related processing, procedural, control, and reporting requirements of assigned tasks.
- Consults with colleagues in the Compensation Center of Excellence, Talent Acquisition, Payroll/HR Operations, and other stakeholders to establish, monitor and review performance and delivery.
- Result-oriented mindset with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills, specifically Excel
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to navigate through ambiguity and infer complex data models/representations. Excellent accuracy, high quality, eye for detail, and a risk and control mindset.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Desired Qualifications:
- Assist with stock plan administration by providing support related to the grant and vest process for equity awards, award agreements, communications
- Support the operations and reporting needs of the Executive Compensation and Compensation Delivery Centers of Excellence.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.
- Knowledge and/or experience with Workday, ServiceNow, or other customer service systems.
- Lead team through audits and validation review to maintain data, process and procedure sanctity and accuracy.
- Solid critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated success in collaboration and teamwork.
- Ability to prepare correspondence; memorandum; reports; presentations or other assigned documentation.
Job Expectations:
- Commitment to deliver and sustain satisfactory levels of employee and customer experience.
- Ability to prioritize and self-manage deliverables.
- Ability to learn; possesses a high-level of intellectual curiosity.
- Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
Shift timings: 1:30-10:30 pm IST
Posting End Date:
18 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
- 2+ years of compensation or analytics experience, or equivalent work experience, training, military experience, or education
- 2+ years of experience in compensation and benefits execution or administrative support, payments operations, payroll, automation, project management, implementation, business operations, or strategic planning in financial services
- Experience managing and administering equity buyout awards for new hire offers and retention awards
- Experience administering equity compensation, non-qualified deferred compensation, executive benefit programs, and employee stock purchase plans
- Understanding and experience with global and U.S. compensation practices
- Experience supporting compensation administration, reporting, and servicing needs
- Experience with data analysis and providing professional or technical support
- Ability to establish and maintain risk and control measures for delivery, procedures, and reporting activities
- Ability to perform compensation and benefits program analysis, maintenance, administration, processing, controls, and reporting
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Excellent analytical skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and risk and control mindset
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Knowledge or experience with Workday, ServiceNow, or other customer service systems
- Experience supporting stock plan grant and vest processes, award agreements, and communications
- Experience leading audits and validation reviews
- Solid critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
- Ability to prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports, presentations, and other documentation
- Ability to work onsite at the stated job location
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Wells Fargo Insights
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We're known for our “Well Life” approach to supporting employees’ career aspirations, work-life balance, and mental and physical health. Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.”
Gallery
Wells Fargo Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
3 days a week
