Lead Business Execution Consultant
- Bengaluru, India
- Lead/Staff
- Posted
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant to help turn strategy into measurable results across Banking Operations. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to partner with senior leaders, influence key business priorities, and drive initiatives spanning performance, financial management, governance, organizational effectiveness, automation, and AI.
Your work will contribute to stronger execution, more efficient operations, and effective risk and control practices. In this role, you will: Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing strategic programs, services, and initiatives aligned with Banking Operations priorities.
Drive accountability and measurable outcomes across assigned initiatives while managing risk, strengthening controls, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency. Evaluate business performance, financial results, governance practices, and the effectiveness of operational support to recommend strategic improvements.
Analyse complex business challenges using data, fact-finding, and sound judgment to develop practical solutions and recommendations. Make informed decisions and facilitate resolution of complex, multifaceted issues that require a strong understanding of Banking Operations, business priorities, and functional interdependencies.
Partner with Business Execution leaders and senior stakeholders to influence decisions, align priorities, and support the implementation of strategic and transformation initiatives. Provide guidance and subject-matter expertise to less experienced team members while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Required Qualifications: 5+ 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 Strong experience in financial management, budgeting, headcount planning, and business governance .
Demonstrated experience driving transformation, automation, or AI-enabled initiatives. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex business challenges. Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience partnering across functions and senior leadership levels. Desired Qualifications: Experience supporting large-scale Banking Operations, financial services, or similarly complex operational environments. Experience with strategic planning, business management, financial governance, and organizational effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, business reviews, and data-driven insights for senior leaders. Experience working across global or geographically dispersed teams, including partnering with senior stakeholders across functions. Familiarity with change management, program management, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and similar tools. Relevant certifications in project/program management, Lean Six Sigma, change management, analytics, or related disciplines are a plus. Job Expectations: Ability to work a 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM shift to support business and operational needs. Ability to work in a hybrid work model, with onsite presence as required.
Flexibility to adjust work schedules based on business and operational requirements. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and business partners across teams, locations, and time zones. This role is open to candidates in India and the Philippines. Posting End Date: 12 Nov 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.
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