Head of Strategy for Merchant Services

Wells Fargo and Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community based financial services company with $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment, and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through 4,300 branches, more than 11,000 ATMs, wellsfargo.com, and mobile banking, and has offices in 32 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 238,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the U.S. Wells Fargo.About Strategic Digital & InnovationThe Strategy, Digital & Innovation (SDI) team forges the strategic direction of Wells Fargo, provides and manages our digital foundation and common capabilities, and transforms our business models to meet evolving customer needs and grow the company. The investments we are making will help the company create innovative digital banking experiences, and make it easier for customers to achieve their financial goals.The PositionAt Wells Fargo, our vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. As a leader, you will help us deliver on our vision and build lifelong relationships with our customers. You will demonstrate leadership through contributing to a company culture that supports customers in achieving their financial goals, employees in developing their careers, and communities in continuing to thrive. In your role as a leader, you will also demonstrate leadership by building and sustaining an inclusive culture that values diversity and helping your team understand and be inspired by their connections to the Vision & Values of Wells Fargo. As part of a team that serves one in three American households, you will play a vital role in living our commitment to the highest ethical standards and maintaining the valued trust of our customers and communities.Our Head of Strategy for Merchant Services (Strategy & Planning Director) covers job responsibilities for establishing the strategic direction of the business that aligns to the immediate and long-term goals by assessing current and future state and establishing the action plans to execute.In this role, you will:• Lead the strategic planning process and development of long-range strategic plans for Small Business consistent with Wells Fargo's strategic planning process• Provide thought leadership to develop and implement strategic solutions to highly complex strategic and business problems• Manage and develop specialized teams of less experienced managers and professional individual contributors• Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including peers and more experienced leadership• Partner closely with the management of Finance, Human Resources, and other functions• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Strategy and Planning• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategyRequired Qualifications• 8+ years of Strategy and Planning experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education• 4+ years of experience working in Corporate Strategy roles either directly for a banking or financial institution and/or experience with a management consultancy firm working on large-scale strategic initiative projects for banking• 4+ years of Management experienceDesired Qualifications• MBA preferred• Excellent consultative skills with strong ability to problem solve and identify business opportunities• Ability to structure, analyze, syndicate and synthesize recommendations for highly complex issues into impactful presentations to tell the story of a business• Ability to lead by influence and cross-partner with senior business executivesJob ExpectationsCandidates must be willing to work on site in one of the following locations: Charlotte, NC (Uptown location), New York City, NY (Midtown Manhattan) or Wilmington, DEPay Range for New York City, NY: $144,400 - $300,000 annual base salary. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.Pay RangeReflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.$144,400.00 - $300,000.00BenefitsWells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.• 401(k) Plan• Paid Time Off• Parental Leave• Critical Caregiving Leave• Discounts and Savings• Health Benefits• Commuter Benefits• Tuition Reimbursement• Scholarships for dependent children• Adoption ReimbursementPosting End Date:28 Jul 2024• Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value DiversityAt Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.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 US: 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.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells 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.